CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE PROVERBS

1. When Leena first met Rosy, she thought that Rosy was very proud, but after a
while, Leena found Rosy a caring friend. So we reminded Leena of the
proverb, ___________________.
A. Dont judge a book by its cover
B. Bury the hatchet
C. Dont make a mountain out of a molehill
D. Dont count the chickens before they are hatched.
2. Saiful was uncertain if he could achieve his dream of becoming a doctor. His
family, teachers and friends encouraged him saying_______________________
A. Actions speak louder than words
B. Where theres a will, theres a way
C. Alls well that ends well
D. Never say die
3. Encik Dahlan puts aside a small amount of his salary each month in the bank
for a time when he will need it. The proverb that describes his action
is________________________.
A. Save it for a rainy day
B. A penny saved is a pound earned
C. A fool and his money are soon parted
D. Charity begins at home
4. The proverb that advises people to think carefully before setting out to do
something is _______
A. Dont cry for the moon
B. A stitch in time saves nine
C. First come, first served
D. Look before you leap
5. The class is noisy because their teacher is absent so it is true
that________________
A. When the cat is away, the mice will play
B. United we stand, divided we fall
C. Empty vessel make the most noise
D. Make hay while the sun shines
6. Fruits are highly recommended by doctors and dieticians for good health as
______________
A. An apple a day keeps the doctor away
B. Prevention is better than cure
C. Forbidden food is sweetest
D. Too many cooks spoil the broth
7. People who are clever will think in the same way. As the saying
goes_____________________

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B.
C.
D.

Better safe than sorry

Nothing ventured, nothing gained
Great minds think alike
Honesty is the best policy

8. Birds of feather flock together means________________________

A. People who enjoy the same interest usually group together.
B. Birds with beautiful feathers fly high.
C. Beautiful people always get to
D. Feathers at the birds are very important.
9. Aina told her friends that they dont need too many people to do the work
because_________
A. Practice make perfect
B. Make hay while the sun shines
C. Easier said than done
D. Too many cooks spoil the broth
10.We cant go out now. It is raining heavily. As the saying
goes_______________________
A. It is raining cats and dogs
B. The early bird catches the best worm
C. Every dog has its day
D. Every cloud has a silver lining
11.Today they quarrel and fight. Tomorrow, they will play together. They are
siblings. As the saying goes______________
A. He that hurts another, hurts himself
B. Blood is thicker than water
C. Out of sight, out of mind
D. Dont blow your own trumpet
12.Drive slowly. The road is wet and slippery. As the saying
goes__________________
A. Better late than never
B. Better a coward than a dead hero
C. Bad news travels fast
D. Best things in life are free.