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UPSR English Proverbs

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Let's sit together and think of a solution to the problem because _________________

a)

birds of a feather flock together

b)

too many cooks spoil the broth

c)

two heads are better than one

d)

knowledge is power

2.

Despite getting punished for telling lies by his father, Hariz has not changed his bad habit of lying. As the saying goes, _________________

a)

birds of a feather flock together

b)

a leopard can't change its spots

c)

honesty is the best policy

d)

don't cry over spilt milk

3.

Choose the most suitable proverb.


The pupils came up with a surprise party for their teacher. However, somebody _________________ as the teacher knew about it before they planned the party.

a)

let sleeping dogs lie

b)

let bygones be bygones

c)

let the cat out of the bag

d)

make hay while the sun shines

4.

My sister practises playing the piano every day because she believe that _________________

a)

no pain, no gain

b)

practice makes perfect

c)

the early bird catches the worm

d)

don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today

5.

You should do it instead of just talking about it. As the saying goes, _________________

a)

a stitch in time saves nine

b)

actions speak louder than words

c)

the proof of the pudding is in the eating

d)

a journey of thousand miles begins with a single step

6.

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

a)

no man is an island

b)

better late than never

c)

there is no place like home

d)

the longest way round is the nearest way home

7.

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

8.

Damia always tells the truth because she believes that _________________

a)

honesty is the best policy

b)

a stitch in time saves nine

c)

birds of a feather flock together

d)

a fool and his money are soon parted

9.

Everyday, Pak Harman 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

10.

Don't hit back at your brother just because he hit you. You know _________________

a)

two wrongs don't make a right

b)

birds of a feather flock together

c)

actions speak louder than words

d)

don't bite the hand that feeds you

11.

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

12.

Choose the correct proverb.


Be careful when you are doing something, as the saying goes _________________

a)

look before you leap

b)

first come, first served

c)

more haste, less speed

d)

make hay while the sun shines

13.

The proverb money does not grow on trees means,

a)

The fruits sold brings in money

b)

Money comes from a money plant

c)

Money can be obtained from the bank

d)

One must be hardworking and earn the money

14.

We must not get too upset when something bad happens to us. Maybe something good will come out of it because _________________

a)

no news is good news

b)

charity begins at home

c)

every cloud has a silver lining

d)

absence makes the heart grow fonder

15.

My father has always stayed in good health with his habit of eating fruits every day. As the saying goes, _________________

a)

the old monkey gets the apple

b)

one bad apple spoils the barrel

c)

don't upset the apple cart

d)

an apple a day keeps the doctor away

16.

Choose the most suitable proverb.


We must always be truthful and do not tell lies, as _________________

a)

a little knowledge is a dangerous thing

b)

you reap what you sow

c)

a leopard cannot change its spots

d)

honesty is the best policy

17.

My sister and I made some plans for our mother's birthday but my brother _________________ by telling her.

a)

A. made both ends meet

b)

B. turned over a new leaf

c)

C. let the cat out of the bag

d)

D. took the bull by its horns

18.

Kamaruddin always helps his friends when they need him most. As the saying goes, _________________

a)

A. no man is an island

b)

B. out of sight out of mind

c)

C. absence makes the heart grow fonder

d)

D. a friend in need is a friend indeed