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Proverbs

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

What does the above proverb mean?

a)

Follow the conventions of the area in which you are residing or visiting

b)

Act like you are in your place

c)

Do as what you usually do

d)

Wherever you are, do not forget who you really are

e)

When you are in a certain location, act like you own the place

2.

Do not bite off more than you can chew.

The above proverb is equivalent to . . .

a)

Bagai telur di ujung tanduk

b)

Dikasih hati minta jantung

c)

Besar pasak dari pada tiang

d)

Habis manis sepah dibuang

e)

Gali lubang tutup lubang

3.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

What does the above proverb mean?

a)

Take the risk for whatever you want to achieve

b)

You should not risk losing something you already have by trying to get something you think might be better

c)

It is better to lose something you have for the better one

d)

Risking what you have is a bold attempt toward success

e)

You might get a better one by losing what you already have

4.

Mona was unable to accept the reality of her divorce. She cry all night long.

What is the suitable proverb for the above situation?

a)

To have an axe to grind

b)

Dancing with elephants

c)

Sow wind reap a whirlwind

d)

Life is what you make of it

e)

Don not cry over spilled milk

5.

I had told you that only . . . in this organization. Why did you wait for the last minute to send your application out?

What is the appropriate proverb to complete the sentence?

a)

A friend in need is a friend indeed

b)

A good Samaritan

c)

A good marksman may miss

d)

The early bird catches the worm

e)

Fortune favor the bold

6.

Killing two birds with one stone

What does the above proverb mean?

a)

Achieve two things by doing a single action

b)

Doing to many work to achieve one goal

c)

Doing an impossible thing at the same time

d)

Get a big result by doing nothing

e)

Not getting a good result

7.

An Indonesian proverb "Kesempatan tidak datang dua kali" is equivalent to?

a)

Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow

b)

Out of sight, out of mind

c)

Persevere and never fear

d)

Hitch your wagon to a star

e)

Opportunity never knocks twice at any man’s door

8.

What does the above proverb mean?

a)

If you are in trouble, other might have the same

b)

Misfortune favor unhappy person

c)

People who are unhappy like to share their troubles with others

d)

Trouble comes to those who are unhappy

e)

Trouble comes after a misery

9.

She always says that she will donate for the charity, but she never does.

What is the appropriate proverb for the above sentence?

a)

Action speaks louder than words

b)

The grass is always greener on the other side

c)

A half loaf is better than none

d)

Pass the buck

e)

No rose without thorn

10.

My brother and I were very close in age and we used to fight . . .

What is the best proverb to complete the above sentence?

a)

Like two peas in a pod

b)

Like cat and dog

c)

Like a boiling water

d)

Like a thorn in one’s flesh

e)

Like father like son