Early Bird Catches The Worm

Early Bird Catches The Worm

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

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In this video, Max is encouraged to wake up early to play tennis, illustrating the proverb 'the early bird catches the worm'. The saying is explained as a metaphor for success through early effort, with historical context from John Ray's 1670 collection of proverbs. A humorous twist is added with the idea of the 'late worm' potentially avoiding danger by being late.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Max hesitant to get up early on a Saturday?

He forgot about the plan.

He doesn't like tennis.

He thinks it's too early.

He prefers to play in the evening.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the proverb 'The early bird catches the worm' suggest?

Planning ahead and being early increases chances of success.

Birds are more active in the morning.

Being early guarantees success.

Worms are only available in the morning.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is credited with including the saying 'The early bird catches the worm' in a collection of proverbs?

William Shakespeare

John Ray

Benjamin Franklin

Charles Darwin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous point does Max make about the proverb?

The worm might not be tasty.

The early bird might miss the worm.

The late worm might avoid being eaten.

The early bird might get tired.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Moon respond to Max's humorous point?

Moon disagrees with Max.

Moon ignores Max's point.

Moon acknowledges Max's point playfully.

Moon changes the subject.