6 Common English Proverbs

6 Common English Proverbs

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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Anna and Chris discuss various proverbs, explaining their meanings and implications. They cover six proverbs: 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it', 'No man is an island', 'Beggars can't be choosers', 'Hope for the best, prepare for the worst', 'Actions speak louder than words', and 'Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer'. Each proverb is explained with examples and insights into their practical applications in life.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of Chris's channel?

Fitness routines

Travel vlogs

Cooking tutorials

Learning British English

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the proverb 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it' suggest?

Always try to improve things

Break things to fix them

Leave things as they are if they work

Fix everything regularly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of 'No man is an island'?

Everyone is independent

Men live on islands

Islands are isolated

People need each other

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'Beggars can't be choosers' imply?

You can't be picky when asking for help

Beggars choose the best

Beggars have many choices

Choosers are always beggars

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the dual message in 'Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst'?

Prepare only for the best

Never hope for anything

Be optimistic but have a backup plan

Always expect the worst

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does 'Actions speak louder than words' relate to behavior?

Actions show true intentions

Actions and words are equal

Words are always truthful

Words are more important than actions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy is suggested by 'Keep your friends close but your enemies closer'?

Trust everyone equally

Monitor your enemies closely

Stay away from everyone

Ignore your enemies