Proverbs Quiz 2

Name: ……………………………………………………………………………… Date: ……………………………..

A) Read the situations given and circle the most suitable proverb.

1) Adam is a good and thoughtful friend. He is always lending his

friend a helping hand. He is truly ……………………. .

A easier said than done

B a friend in need is a friend indeed

C a picture paints a thousand words

2) There’s no need to regret over what has happened as ……………………. .

A look before you leap

B laughter is the best medicine

C it’s no use crying over spilt milk

3) The things we do are more important than the things we say

we will do. As the saying goes, ……………………. .

A every cloud has a silver lining

B actions speak louder than words

C practice makes perfect

4) Mike is always eager to go home because that is where his

most favourite people are, as the saying goes, ……………………. .

A home is where the heart is

B empty vessels make the most noise

C honesty is the best policy

5) “He talks a lot and thinks he is very clever, but he failed his
exam. He is just like the …………………….,” said Jamal.

A look before you leap

B honesty is the best policy

C empty vessels make the most noise

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B) Write the suitable proverb based on the situations given.

1) “Mum, I feel sad because I fell and hit my legs,” Amy said.

“Don’t cry, Amy. Think positively. At least you did not hit
your head,” Mummy said.

Proverb: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2) “Remember what I tell you, class. You must always tell the
truth, even if you will get into trouble,” Miss Tina said.

Proverb: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3) Think carefully of what might happen to you before you make

your decision.

Proverb: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4) “Thomas, why don’t you teach him how to play golf?”

“It’s not easy to teach anyone to play golf. You need to

have the skills.”

Proverb: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5) “To get to my house, you need to turn left and go straight.

At the traffic light, turn right and left again. When you see
a field, turn left and my house is on your right,” said Claire.

“Can you give me a map to your house? It will be easier

for me to find you,” said Cindy.

Proverb: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Easier said than done Every cloud has a silver lining

Look before you leap Honesty is the best policy

A picture paints a thousand words

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Answer Keys

A) Read the situations given and circle the most suitable proverb.

1) Adam is a good and thoughtful friend. He is always lending his

friend a helping hand. He is truly ……………………. .

A easier said than done

B a friend in need is a friend indeed

C a picture paints a thousand words

2) There’s no need to regret over what has happened as ……………………. .

A look before you leap

B laughter is the best medicine

C it’s no use crying over spilt milk

3) The things we do are more important than the things we say

we will do. As the saying goes, ……………………. .

A every cloud has a silver lining

B actions speak louder than words

C practice makes perfect

4) Mike is always eager to go home because that is where his

most favourite people are, as the saying goes, ……………………. .

A home is where the heart is

B empty vessels make the most noise

C honesty is the best policy

5) “He talks a lot and thinks he is very clever, but he failed his
exam. He is just like the …………………….,” said Jamal.

A look before you leap

B honesty is the best policy

C empty vessels make the most noise

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B) Write the suitable proverb based on the situations given.

1) “Mum, I feel sad because I fell and hit my legs,” Amy said.

“Don’t cry, Amy. Think positively. At least you did not hit
your head,” Mummy said.

Proverb: Every cloud has a silver lining

2) “Remember what I tell you, class. You must always tell the
truth, even if you will get into trouble,” Miss Tina said.

Proverb: Honesty is the best policy

3) Think carefully of what might happen to you before you make

your decision.

Proverb: Look before you leap

4) “Thomas, why don’t you teach him how to play golf?”

“It’s not easy to teach anyone to play golf. You need to

have the skills.”

Proverb: Easier said than done

5) “To get to my house, you need to turn left and go straight.

At the traffic light, turn right and left again. When you see
a field, turn left and my house is on your right,” said Claire.

“Can you give me a map to your house? It will be easier

for me to find you,” said Cindy.

Proverb: A picture paints a thousand words

Easier said than done Every cloud has a silver lining

Look before you leap Honesty is the best policy

A picture paints a thousand words

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