1st Quiz With Proverbs

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    As you make your ................ so you must lie on it.

    • Bed
    • Chair
    • Sofa
    • Matress
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This '1st Quiz with Proverbs' assesses understanding of common English proverbs. Participants match phrases and complete sentences, enhancing their grasp of idiomatic expressions crucial for language mastery.

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  • 2. 

    Which proverb best conveys the idea that it's wiser to deal with problems immediately rather than postponing them?

    • A stitch in time saves nine. 

    • Birds of a feather flock together. 

    • Don't count your chickens before they hatch. 

    • Two wrongs don't make a right.

    Correct Answer
    A. A stitch in time saves nine. 
    Explanation
    This proverb emphasizes the importance of taking timely action. Addressing a small problem early prevents it from becoming a larger, more difficult issue later on, just as mending a small tear promptly saves the need for more extensive repairs later. The other options are unrelated to this concept: "Birds of a feather flock together" describes how people with similar interests tend to associate, "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" warns against premature assumptions of success, and "Two wrongs don't make a right" advises against responding to wrongdoing with more wrongdoing.

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  • 3. 

    ............ begins to stink at the head.

    • Dog

    • Cat

    • Fish

    • Mouse

    Correct Answer
    A. Fish
    Explanation
    This phrase is a metaphor that means when something goes wrong or becomes corrupt, it usually starts with the person in charge or the leader. In this case, the correct answer "fish" implies that the source of the problem or corruption is at the top or the head.

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  • 4. 

    The way to a man’s heart is through his ................

    • Belly

    • Stomach

    • Hand

    • Eye

    Correct Answer
    A. Stomach
    Explanation
    The phrase "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach" is a common saying that suggests that one can win someone's affection or love by cooking or providing them with delicious food. It implies that food is a way to show care, nurture, and create a positive emotional connection with someone, particularly a man. Therefore, the correct answer is "stomach."

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    An apple a day keeps the ________ away.  Don’t put all your eggs in one ________.  When the cat is away the ________ will play.  He laughs best who laughs ________.

    Correct Answer
    doctor, Doctor
    basket, Basket
    mice, Mice
    last, Last
    Explanation
    These are all common idioms or sayings. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" means that if you eat healthy, you won't need to see a doctor often. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" means that you shouldn't risk everything on one opportunity or investment. "When the cat is away, the mice will play" means that people will misbehave or take advantage of a situation when there is no authority figure present. "He laughs best who laughs last" means that the person who has the final success or victory will be the happiest.

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