Grade 6 Primary English – Meaninng Of Proverbs Quiz

1. Complete the proverb; Charity begins at

When tiu get it
In the morning
At home
With me
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2. Complete the proverb; Pride goes before___

Me
Humility
A fall
Excitement
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3. Complete the proverb; Barking dogs___

Do not bite
Make someone fear
Barks louder
Are not brave
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4. Complete the proverb; Out of the frying pan__

To the fire
To the plate
To the mouth
To the boiling water
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5. Complete the proverb; Cleanliness is___

Better than dirty
Second to Godliness
Good
Beautiful
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6. Complete the similes As busy as a__

Fly
Teacher
Ants
Bee
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7. As gentle as a

Cat
Hen
Lamb
Cattle
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8. As white as

Milk
Clouds
Maize flour
Snow
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9. As playful as as

Dog
Kitten
Cat
Children
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10. As fast as a

Cheater
Moving car
Deer
Antelop
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11. À sober as a

Puppy
Water
President
Judge
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12. As hungry as a

Rabbit
Lion
Wolf
Dog
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13. Complete the proverb; Better late than___

Ever
Never
Earlier
Being the first one
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14. Complete the proverb; Birds of the same feather___

Flock together
Share the feather
Sing together
Walk together
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15. Complete proverb; very dog__

Barks
Keeps home safe
Has a tail
Has its day
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16. Complete the proverb; Every cloud__

Causes rainfall
Comes before the sun
Has a silver lining
Is on the sky
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17. Complete the saying; Don't judge a nook by its___

Cover
Words
Title
Writer
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18. A proverb is.............

a funny joke
a word that comes before the verb
a short saying used to give advice
a bible verse
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19. Family is more important than friend or work relationships. What is the proverb that matches this explanation?

blood is thicker than water
hurry hurry has no blessing
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
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20. You won’t benefit if you don’t work hard. What proverb matches this explanation?

Two is company, three's a crowd.
Finders keepers, losers weepers
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
No pain, no gain.
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21. The early bird catches the worm. The implicit meaning of this proverb is ...

Getting up early gets you worms for breakfast
Birds are good at catching worms
It's better to stay in bed
If you wake up and get to work early, you will succeed
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22. A penny saved is a penny earned. The implicit meaning of this proverb is ...

A penny isn't worth much.
Money not spent is money that is in one's pocket.
You can earn pennies.
A penny is valuable.
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23. Look before you leap. The implicit meaning of this proverb is ...

Jumping is good exercise
Look and then jump.
Looking is important
Think before you act.
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24. Where there's a will, there's a way. The implicit meaning of this proverb is ...

It's hard to find Will.
If you are determined enough, you can find a way to do anything.
There's always a way to find Will.
Boys named Will know the way
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25. "By eating one of these daily you maintain a healthy body and therefore will not need the doctor so often". What proverb matches this saying?

An Apple A Day Keeps the Doctor Away
All's Well That Ends Well
A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush
A Watched Pot Never Boils
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26. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" The implicit meaning of this is ...

If someone's helping out out, be careful not to make them made.
Wait until you've already succeeded and then you can think about what to do next.
If you're asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever they give you.
Different people have different ideas about what is beautiful
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27. "The pen is mightier than the sword" The implicit meaning of this proverb is ...

Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want.
Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.
When someone has done something bad to you, trying to to force people to do what you want.
People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.
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28. "No man is an island" What does the proverb mean implicitly?

It’s always better to tell the truth In any situation, If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it
If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it
In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the worst outcome
No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be healthy
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29. "Laughter is the best medicine" The implicit meaning of this is ...

If someone is your enemy, treat them like a friend so you can be ready if they ever try to betray you
If you get involved in something dangerous or beyond your abilities, you will probably experience negative consequences
When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through that situation
Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself
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30. Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today

If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.
Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for you
Don’t expect a positive result before you actually see it
It’s good to be clean. God is clean, and you should be too.
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31. Practice makes perfect The implicit meaning of this is ...

Don’t try to do too many things at the same time; focus on one thing at a time
The more you do something, the better you will become at it
People who are brave and who take risks are more successful than people who are do things safely all the time
When you make money quickly, it’s very easy to lose it quickly as well
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32. better to finish something late than never do it at all. What is the suitable proverb for the sentence?

beggars can't be choosers
a watched pot never boils
don't bite the hand that feeds you
better late than never
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33. What does the proverb 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch' mean?

Don't make plans before knowing you can achieve them
Count the number of eggs in the basket
Don't eat raw eggs
Don't trust chickens till they are full grown
Explanation:

This proverb advises against assuming success before it actually happens.

34. What does the proverb 'Actions speak louder than words' mean?

Actions make no impact compared to words
People should shout when speaking
Good deeds are more important than promises
It's better to speak than to act
Explanation:

This proverb suggests that what someone does is more significant than what they say.

35. What does the proverb 'Too many cooks spoil the broth' mean?

A cook should always ask for help
Only professional chefs can cook broth
Cooks should work independently
Having many people involved can ruin things
Explanation:

This proverb warns against the negative effects of too many people trying to do the same task.

36. What does the proverb 'A watched pot never boils' mean?

Being patient makes time seem longer
Boiling water can't be seen under supervision
A person must stare at a pot to cook
Pots don't have eyes to see
Explanation:

This proverb implies that time seems to pass slower when waiting for something.

37. What does the proverb 'Every cloud has a silver lining' mean?

Silver is found in clouds
Clouds bring good luck
Every difficulty has a positive outcome
Clouds contain precious metal
Explanation:

This proverb encourages looking for something positive in every difficult situation.

38. What does the proverb 'The early bird catches the worm' mean?

Birds don't eat worms
Worms are only available in the early morning
Birds should sleep till late morning
Being early can lead to success
Explanation:

This proverb highlights the benefits of being prepared or doing something early.

39. What does the proverb 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket' mean?

Eggs are only safe in baskets
Only use big baskets for eggs
It's risky to put everything in one place
Chickens need many baskets
Explanation:

This proverb advises against relying too heavily on one thing or putting all efforts in one place.

40. What does the proverb 'Better late than never' mean?

The earlier, the better
Never be late
Always be late for appointments
It's acceptable to be late if necessary
Explanation:

This proverb suggests that it's better to arrive late than to not arrive at all.

41. What does the proverb 'Honesty is the best policy' mean?

Everyone should have a policy
Being honest brings success
Always tell the truth
Lying is better than honesty
Explanation:

This proverb promotes the value of truthfulness and honesty in all situations.