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Proverbs

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 3mins

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1.

What is the meaning of the proverb?

'The early bird catches the worm.'

a)

It’s usually best to be early.

b)

It's usually worst to be early.

c)

It's usually neither best nor worst to be early

2.

What is the proverb of this meaning?

'If you were to bite the hand that gave you food, that hand probably won’t come back to feed you again.'

a)

Bite the hand that feeds you.

b)

Don't bite the hand that feeds you.

c)

Always bite the hand that feeds you.

d)

None of these

3.

What is the similar proverb of 'Like Father, Like Son'?

a)

Like Father, Like Mother

b)

Like Father, Like Sister

c)

Like Mother, Like Sister

d)

Like Mother, Like Son

4.

What is the opposite proverb of 'Look before you leap.'?

a)

Never strike while the iron is hot.

b)

Strike while the iron is cold.

c)

Never strike while the iron is cold.

d)

Strike while the iron is hot .

5.

What is the meaning of this Proverb?

'Actions speak louder than words.'

a)

Our actions are more important than what we say.

b)

Our actions are less important than what we say.

c)

Our actions are not important than what we say.

d)

None of these

6.

What is the proverb of this meaning?

'Just as one person can’t tango alone, two people are responsible for some situations so we can’t blame a person.'

a)

It doesn't take two to tango.

b)

It takes two to tango.

c)

It takes one to tango.

d)

None of these

7.

What is the opposite proverb of 'Time and tide wait for no man.'?

a)

All bad things come to those who never wait.

b)

All good things come to those who never wait..

c)

All good things come to those who wait.

d)

All bad things come to those who wait.

8.

What is the similar proverb of 'Honesty is the best policy'?

a)

It's worse to tell a truth than to tell a lie.

b)

It's better to tell a lie than to tell a than

c)

None of these

d)

It's better to tell a truth than to tell a lie.