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Proverb & Riddle

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Reza : I want to be better than now. I mean it. I want to make my parents proud of me.

Wahyu : Are you sure? Don’t just tell me that you’re going to change. Do it! .....

a)

Don’t cry over the split milk

b)

All that glitter is not gold

c)

The early bird gets worm

d)

Actions speak louder than words

e)

One rotten apple spoils the rest

2.

What is the meaning of 'The grass is always greener on the other side'?

a)

If you can’t beat them, join them

b)

Don't risk of losing things by seeking more

c)

People always want what they don't have

d)

Plant more trees for a better world

e)

Our path is never been easy, be tough

3.

What is the meaning of 'like father like son'?

a)

Be a great father for your son

b)

Be strong like your father

c)

The love of the parents will last forever

d)

Your home is the most comfortable place in the world

e)

A son usually resembles his father

4.

In our daily social interaction, we should be used to tell the truth, not lie.

The proverb say:

a)

If you can't beat them, join them

b)

Honesty is the best policy

c)

Easy come easy go

d)

If you play with fire, you'll get burned

e)

Good things come to those who wait

5.

"I don't have to go to school, I'm going to be a professional basketball player when I grow up," Tyler said.

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket!" Ms. Berger said.

a)

to agree with something

b)

to think positive

c)

always have a backup plan

d)

giving an egg to someone

e)

don't do something because everyone else is doing it

6.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

a)

Our affection increases when we are parted from our loved ones.

b)

When things seem at their worst, they may just begin to improve.

c)

A person with deficiencies finds excuses for his lack of skill.

d)

Steady progress is better in the long run than inconsistent speed.

e)

It is what we do that matters and not just what we say.

7.

Do not bite off more than you can chew.

The above proverb is equivalent to ......

a)

Dikasih hati minta jantung

b)

Gali lubang tutup lubang

c)

Habis manis sepah dibuang

d)

Bagai telur di ujung tanduk

e)

Besar pasak dari pada tiang

8.

An Indonesian proverb "nasi sudah menjadi bubur" is equivalent to?

a)

Don't cry over spilled milk

b)

Look before you leap

c)

Blood is thicker than water

d)

As alike as two peas in a pod.

e)

Too many cooks spoils the broth

9.

What is a proverb?

a)

A short saying that gives advice.

b)

Another name for an adage.

c)

A saying that means exactly what the words say.

d)

Phrases that are used to express an idea or thought.

e)

None of the above

10.

Let's get up at 5 am to make it to the store before the crowds arrive.  Early bird gets the worm!

a)

When you get money quickly, like by winning it, it's easy to spend it or lose it quickly as well

b)

Birds get up early to find worms.

c)

Birds that like worms need to get up early.

d)

If you get up early, you will find the worms you want.

e)

If you start something early you have a better chance of succeeding.

11.

Regita is a senior high school student. She is currently in project of making an advertisement for sports competition which will be held in her school. She thinks that it’s not an easy task and will take much time to make the best advertisement. And now, she’s still doing it and making some progress.

What is the proper proverb related to Regita’s situation?

(a)  

12.

Albert may seem quiet and look shy in the class, but he is a very smart and interesting student.

What is the most appropriate proverb that represents the situation?

(a)  

13.

The (a)   apple spoils the whole barrel

14.

A little pool with two layers of wall around it. One white and soft andthe other dark and hard, amidst a light brown grassy lawn with anoutline of a green grass. What am I?

(a)  

15.

Faster than a twitch!

Fly with me to the Pitch!

With a seeker, a keeper,

Or a chaser, a beater,

Wizard or witch;

I play a mean game of Quidditch.

What am I

(a)  

16.

I do not contain flesh, feather, or scales; yet I have fingers and thumbs.What am I?

(a)  

17.

It comes from crystal and melts to a treat. Add it to your tea to make itsweet. What is it?

(a)  

18.

Though I wander the earth, I am no longer here.

I am pale and I chill everyone near.

Who am I?

(a)  

19.

What kind of room has no windows or doors?

(a)  

20.

Complete the following proverb:

Rub (a)   into the wound