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Worksheetspstong - Proverbs and Idioms Year 4_2
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Kassim is so busy with his study that he has no time to see his friends or to play games until his mother reminds him that __________.
a)
all work and no play make Jack a dull boy
b)
all good things come to those who wait
c)
an apple a day keeps the doctor away
d)
a stich in time saves nine
2.
Many people believe that the businessman manage to get the licence by paying money __________.
a)
under one's thumb
b)
under the weather
c)
under one's nose
d)
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3.
Many working people seem to think that other people have better working condition compared to them as the saying goes __________.
a)
the early bird catches the worm
b)
the pen is mightier than the sword
c)
the leopard cannot change its spots
d)
the grass is always greener on the other side
4.
Mother is happy and can rely on Janet because she is always with the group of friends who are responsible and kind as the saying goes __________.
a)
a man is known by the company he keeps
b)
all good things come to those who wait
c)
honesty is the best policy
d)
a friend in need is a friend indeed
5.
My brother always __________ when my mother does not fulfill his wishes.
a)
loses heart
b)
loses face
c)
pulls a long face
d)
puts an end to
6.
My father tend to __________ when some careless drivers make a turn without giving a signal.
a)
save one's skin
b)
see eye to eye
c)
second to none
d)
see red
7.
My mother is really upset with my brother for changing his job all the time because she believes that __________.
a)
a stich in time saves nine
b)
a new broom sweeps clean
c)
a rolling stone gathers no moss
d)
an apple a day keeps the doctor away
8.
Our school Badminton Team won the tournament after two years of defeat. As the saying goes __________.
a)
every cloud has a silver lining
b)
every man for himself
c)
easier said than done
d)
blood is thicker than water
9.
Professor Ahmad is a well read person and he is well respected by his students and fellow professors. As the saying goes __________.
a)
knowledge is power
b)
a friend in need is a friend indeed
c)
absence makes the heart grow fonder
d)
empty vessel makes the most noise
10.
The audience were very attentive when the professor gave his talk. As people say __________.
a)
knowledge is power
b)
a friend in need is a friend indeed
c)
absence makes the heart grow fonder
d)
empty vessel makes the most noise
11.
The bully incident has __________ all over the country.
a)
make sense
b)
make the headlines
c)
make up one's mind
d)
make oneself at home
12.
The headmaster, teachers and pupils of SK Pandan Baru are happy because the cleanliness campaign was a success because _________.
a)
many hands make light work
b)
practice makes perfect
c)
honesty is the best policy
d)
don't judge a book by its cover
13.
The poor parents were __________ when their baby was abducted.
a)
on cloud nine
b)
on the dot
c)
on the market
d)
on the rack
14.
The speaker was very good at delivering his speech and the pupils are __________.
a)
all ears
b)
all the rage
c)
all there
d)
at large
15.
The thief was caught __________ by the security guard when he was running away with his loot.
a)
red handed
b)
on the wrong foot
c)
cross one's fingers
d)
with his pants down
16.
The two burglars were caught last night while the other one is still __________.
a)
at large
b)
all ears
c)
all there
d)
keep's one head
17.
We must not misbehave or make trouble in school or else our parents will __________.
a)
lose heart
b)
lose face
c)
pulling a long face
d)
putting an end to
18.
We must not tell others to do something when we do something else because __________.
a)
a fool and his money are soon parted
b)
action speaks louder than words
c)
the blind leading the blind
d)
when all is said and done
19.
When there was a shortage of essential goods during the festive season, the traders took advantage of the situation to __________ thus making extra profit at the expense of the people.
a)
fish in trouble water
b)
fight tooth and nail
c)
fly off the tangent
d)
fair and square
20.
You should forgive Danial as he had confessed to his wrong doing and he had said that he is sorry to you. As the saying goes __________.
a)
the pot calling the kettle black
b)
it is no use to cry over spilt milk
c)
grief divided is made lighter
d)
let bygones be bygones
21.
You should listen to your friend's advice about befriending that boy. As the saying goes __________.
a)
a friend in need is a friend indeed
b)
a friend's eye is a good mirror
c)
many hands make light work
d)
easier said than done
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