Worksheetspstong - Proverbs and Idioms Year 6_1(KBAT)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
After getting caught for copying in the examination and getting a lecture from the headmaster, Kamil decided to __________ and study harder.
a)
caught bon the wrong foot
b)
a different kettle of fish
c)
turned over a new leaf
d)
let bygone be bygone
2.
After knowing that all the money James had borrowed from her were used to pay his debt to Robert and the others, Claire refused to lend any more money to James because to her it is just a case of __________.
a)
money can’t buy happiness
b)
money does not grow on trees
c)
Rome was not built in a day
d)
rob Peter to pay Paul
3.
Ahmad always puts on a helmet and safety pads on his knees and elbows when he goes riding a bicycle. He believes __________.
a)
practice makes perfect
b)
prevention is better than cure
c)
slow and steady wins the race
d)
learn to walk before you run
4.
Due to "Zika plague", the doctor advises the athletes to get immunity injection before they go to compete in Brazil as __________.
a)
haste makes waste
b)
health is better than wealth
c)
prevention is better than cure
d)
procrastination is the thief of time
5.
I always make sure everything is ready before I start any project as I believe __________.
a)
variety is the spice of life
b)
well begun is half done
c)
practice makes perfect
d)
once bitten twice shy
6.
I think it is always more interesting to read stories about the contribution of men who gave their live making discoveries about something than to read about men who went to fight in war as the saying goes __________.
a)
the early bird catches the worm
b)
the leopard cannot change its spots
c)
the pen is mightier than the sword
d)
the grass is always greener on the other side
7.
If you keep postponing doing your course work, you may not finish it in time as __________.
a)
haste makes waste
b)
health is better than wealth
c)
prevention is better than cure
d)
procrastination is the thief of time
8.
If you want to win, be confident and play the game as you have practiced. Do not __________.
a)
dance to his tune
b)
cry over spilt milk
c)
butter someone up
d)
call it a day
9.
In solving mathematics problems, you start with simple exercises first before tackling the difficult ones. As the saying goes __________.
a)
practice makes perfect
b)
prevention is better than cure
c)
slow and steady wins the race
d)
learn to walk before you run
10.
It is no urgency. We can finish painting the fence tomorrow so let us __________.
a)
dance to someone's tune
b)
cry over spilt milk
c)
butter someone up
d)
call it a day
11.
James realised that he needed to reduced his daily expenditure and save his money if he really wants to realise his dream of buying a new car at the end of the year as the saying goes __________.
a)
the grass is always greener on the other side
b)
you can’t have your cake and eat it too
c)
the pen is mightier than the sword
d)
you are never too old to learn
12.
Jamil work hard to put bread on the table and __________ to ensure his family will have a good life.
a)
patient is virtue
b)
poverty is no crime
c)
made both ends meet
d)
let the cat out of the bag
13.
Janet knows that she had to sacrifice her time with her friend and spend more of her time to practice on her game if she 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
14.
John and Roberts aren’t the best of friends yet he still praised Robert’s bravery for helping to save the drowning boy. This is because John believes the saying __________.
a)
if you play with fire, you will get burn
b)
let the chip fall where they may
c)
give credit where credit is due
d)
easy come easy goes
15.
Kim Seng came from a very poor family but believing in himself and a lot of hard work had made him the wealthiest person in the village as the saying goes __________.
a)
he can who believe he can
b)
give credit where credit is due
c)
let the chip fall where they may
d)
fortune knocks once at everyone’s door
16.
Madam Jenny spent most of her time doing charity work and visiting orphanages and old folk’s homes while her own children were being looked after by the maid. She finally realised the mistakes she had committed when one day her husband reminded her that __________.
a)
charity begins at home
b)
you are never too old to learn
c)
constant occupation prevents temptation
d)
don’t count your chicken before they are hatch
17.
Mr. Tan started out with a small stall but with hard work and determination now he owned three famous restaurants in town because __________.
a)
great trees from little acorns grow
b)
all good things come to those who wait
c)
a fool and his money are soon parted
d)
a bird in hand is worth two in the bush
18.
Please don't be sad about losing the game. As the saying goes, it is no use to __________.
a)
dance to someone's tune
b)
cry over spilt milk
c)
butter someone up
d)
call it a day
19.
Samy would not listen to his parents and teachers telling him not to play with fire crackers until one day, one of the crackers he is playing with exploded causing him to lose two of his fingers as the saying goes __________.
a)
easy come easy goes
b)
charity begins at home
c)
let the chip fall where they may
d)
if you play with fire, you will get burn
20.
Sofia did not want to talk about her childhood days as her family was very poor then but we reminded her that __________ and there’s nothing to be ashamed about it.
a)
let the cat out of the bag
b)
made both ends meet
c)
poverty is no crime
d)
patient is virtue
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