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Year 6 - Proverbs / Idioms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The things we do are more important than the thigns we say we will do. As the saying goes __________________________.

a)

practice makes perfect

b)

a still tongue keeps a wise head

c)

action speaks louder than words

d)

practice what you preach

2.

Don't play in the rain or else you will fall sick. As the saying goes _______________________________.

a)

prevention is better than cure

b)

slow and steady wins the race

c)

learn to walk before you run

d)

practice makes perfect

3.

If too many people are involved in the task, it will not be done well. As the saying goes ________________________.

a)

a friend in need is a friend indeed

b)

practice makes perfect

c)

too many cooks spoil the broth

d)

easier said than done

4.

My father has always stayed in a good health with his habit of eating fruits everyday. As the saying goes _______________________.

a)

the old monkey gets the apple

b)

one bad apple spoils the bunch

c)

don't upset the apple chart

d)

an apple a day, keeps the doctor away

5.

Everyday, Harith wakes up early to go to his farm as he knows that only __________________________ will be successful.

a)

better late than never

b)

the early bird catches the worm

c)

good things come for those who wait

d)

a stitch in time saves nine

6.

After spending a week camping in the cold, damp forest, Husna feels good to be back home. As the saying goes ____________________________.

a)

no man is an island

b)

better late than never

c)

there's no place like home

d)

the longest way round is the nearest way home

7.

Complete the proverbs or idioms with the correct answer.


Like father, ___________________.

a)

doesn't make a summer.

b)

like son.

c)

out of mind.

d)

so you must lie.

8.

Complete the proverbs or idioms with the correct answer.


Promises ______________________________.

a)

are made to be kept.

b)

hear no good of themselves.

c)

without breaking eggs.

d)

out of mind.

9.

Complete the proverbs or idioms with the correct answer.


Better late ______________________.

a)

out of mind

b)

are made to be kept

c)

than sorry

d)

so you must lie

10.

Laughter is _______________________.

a)

out of mind

b)

the best medicine

c)

the bravo

d)

there is a way

11.
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
12.
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
13.
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
14.
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
15.
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
16.
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
17.
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
18.
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
19.
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
20.
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