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Common Sayings Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A: I dropped my ice cream, and now I feel so bad!

B: Don't worry, _________________. Let's get another one.

a)

A watched pot never boils.

b)

Don't cry over spilled milk.

c)

You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

d)

Every cloud has a silver lining.

2.

A: I'm thinking about investing all my savings into one company.

B: That's really risky. Remember, ________________.

a)

You can't lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.

b)

You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

c)

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

d)

Strike while the iron is hot.

3.

A: I'm sure I'll get the promotion since they haven't announced anyone yet.

B: Don't get too excited just yet. ________________.

a)

Every cloud has a silver lining.

b)

Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

c)

A watched pot never boils.

d)

You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

4.

A: I keep checking my phone for a text, but it's taking forever!

B: Relax and focus on something else. ________________.

a)

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.

b)

A watched pot never boils.

c)

You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

d)

Don't cry over spilled milk.

5.

A: My grandpa refuses to try online banking.

B: That's not surprising. You know what they say, ________________.

a)

You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

b)

You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

c)

Every cloud has a silver lining.

d)

Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

6.

A: I want to buy this expensive gadget, but I also want to save money.

B: You can't have it both ways. ________________.

a)

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

b)

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.

c)

Strike while the iron is hot.

d)

A watched pot never boils.

7.

A: I missed the train, but I realized it gave me time to enjoy the beautiful view.

B: That's great! ________________.

a)

Don't cry over spilled milk.

b)

Every cloud has a silver lining.

c)

A watched pot never boils.

d)

You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

8.

A: I'll wait for the perfect moment to start my project.

B: Don't wait too long. ________________!

a)

Strike while the iron is hot.

b)

You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

c)

A watched pot never boils.

d)

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

9.

A: I encouraged him to apply for the scholarship, but he didn't even try.

B: Well, ________________.

a)

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.

b)

You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

c)

Every cloud has a silver lining.

d)

Don't cry over spilled milk.

10.

A: I want to improve my grades, but I hate sacrificing my weekends to study.

B: Sometimes you have to make sacrifices. ________________.

a)

You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

b)

You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

c)

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

d)

A watched pot never boils.