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Worksheetspstong - Proverbs and Idioms Year 5_1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Ali thought of buying a mobile phone with the money he might win in the essay competition. I told him __________.
a)
don't bark if you can't bite
b)
don't judge a book by its cover
c)
don't put all your eggs in one basket
d)
don't count your chicken before they are hatched
2.
Chiang won a lot of money in the lottery but before the week is over, none is left when he spent it all buying more lottery ticket hopping he will win a lot more. As the saying goes ___________.
a)
don't count your chicken before they are hatch
b)
constant occupation prevents temptation
c)
charity begins at home
d)
easy come easy goes
3.
During the discussion you had agreed to the terms __________ so I don’t think it is correct for you to claim that you had been cheated.
a)
with one’s tail between one’s legs
b)
with one foot in the grave
c)
with your eyes open
d)
with open arms
4.
Farid was so tied up with his school work that he had no time for any activities and he realised __________.
a)
all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
b)
all good things come to those who wait
c)
honesty is the best policy
d)
a friend's eye is a good mirror
5.
I decided to change the wiring of my house after being advised by an electrician that it could cause a fire if I didn't take care of it because I believe __________.
a)
a stich in time saves nine
b)
a penny saved is a penny earned
c)
an apple a day keeps the doctor away
d)
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
6.
I did not understand the meaning of the proverb __________ until I realised the number of mistakes I had made in my report which was hurriedly done.
a)
haste makes waste
b)
honesty is the best policy
c)
health is better than wealth
d)
he laughs best who laughs last
7.
I had difficulties in my studies but with Annuar's taking the time to coach me my result has improved tremendously. He is indeed a good example of __________.
a)
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
b)
a drowning man will clutch at straw
c)
a friend in need is a friend indeed
d)
a penny saved is a penny earned
8.
It is true that unity is important because we can do more when together but when we apart we fall because __________.
a)
waste not want not
b)
practice makes perfect
c)
honesty is the best policy
d)
united we stand, divided we fall
9.
Jamal could play all most all games like hockey, football and badminton but he did not excel in any of them. He is considered as a __________.
a)
liar needs good memories
b)
Jack of all trades but master of none
c)
fool soon parted with his money
d)
a friend in need is a friend indeed
10.
James was so busy spending all the money that he had inherited to live a life of luxury but now he is in debt and had to sell his house. Just like the saying __________.
a)
a friend in need is a friend indeed
b)
a drowning man will clutch at straw
c)
a fool and his money are soon parted
d)
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
11.
Jenny is busy with her friends visiting orphanage and old folks home but her own children were being looked after by her mother. she finally realised her mistakes when reminded by her husband that ___________.
a)
you are never too old to learn
b)
don't count your chicken before they are hatch
c)
constant occupation prevents temptation
d)
charity begins at home
12.
Jenny was badly criticised because she failed to deliver the 1500 loaves of bread in three days as she had promised when taking the order as the saying goes __________.
a)
easy come easy goes
b)
easier said than done
c)
every man for himself
d)
every path has its puddle
13.
Johan always condemns Roslan for his bad handwriting while Johan's handwriting is also bad and hard to read. This is a typical case of __________.
a)
the pot calling the kettle black
b)
jack of all trades but master of none
c)
the leopard cannot change its spots
d)
a friend in need is a friend indeed
14.
Kevin is the winner of his school’s 100 meter race and his parents are planning a holiday in Europe after he had won at the state level, but my father told them ___________.
a)
you are never too old to learn
b)
don't count your chicken before they are hatch
c)
you can't have your cake and eat it too
d)
don't judge a book by its cover
15.
Let us sit together and discuss we can solve our financial problem. As the saying goes __________.
a)
two heads are better than one
b)
too many cooks spoil the soup
c)
two wrongs don't make a right
d)
time and tide waits for no man
16.
Mazlan knows that he had to sacrifice his time with his friend to practice more on his game if he is serious to represent the state in the tournament. It is a case of __________.
a)
you can't teach an old dog new tricks
b)
you never know what you can do until you try
c)
you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ears
d)
you can't make an omelette without breaking the egg
17.
Mr. Wong decided to change the wiring of his house after being advised by an electrician that it could cause a fire if he didn't take care of it as the saying goes __________.
a)
a stich in time saves nine
b)
a penny saved is a penny earned
c)
an apple a day keeps the doctor away
d)
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
18.
Mr. Wong is an excellent coach who always manage to bring the best out of his players but the new set of players is a __________ and he really had a difficult time with them.
a)
dice with death
b)
dog in a manger
c)
dog with two tails
d)
different kettle of fish
19.
My father always advises us not to spend unneccesarily because __________.
a)
a new broom sweeps clean
b)
all good things come to those who wait
c)
honesty is the best policy
d)
a penny saved is a penny earned
20.
Now I understand the meaning of the proverb ___________ when I realised the number of mistakes I had made in my report which I did hurriedly.
a)
haste makes waste
b)
honesty is the best policy
c)
health is better than wealth
d)
he laughs best who laughs last
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