Grade 6 Primary English – Meaninng Of Proverbs Quiz

1. Complete the proverb; Charity begins at

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

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

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

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

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

Teacher
Bee
Fly
Ants
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7. As gentle as a

Hen
Cattle
Lamb
Cat
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8. As white as

Maize flour
Milk
Clouds
Snow
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9. As playful as as

Dog
Cat
Kitten
Children
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10. As fast as a

Cheater
Deer
Antelop
Moving car
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11. À sober as a

President
Judge
Water
Puppy
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12. As hungry as a

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

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

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

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

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

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

a short saying used to give advice
a funny joke
a word that comes before the verb
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?

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

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

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

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

If you are determined enough, you can find a way to do anything.
It's hard to find Will.
Boys named Will know the way
There's always a way to find Will.
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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?

A Watched Pot Never Boils
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
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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.
People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.
When someone has done something bad to you, trying to to force people to do what you want.
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28. "No man is an island" What does the proverb mean implicitly?

If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it
No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be healthy
In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the worst outcome
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
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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
Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself
When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through that situation
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30. Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today

It’s good to be clean. God is clean, and you should be too.
Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for you
If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.
Don’t expect a positive result before you actually see it
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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
When you make money quickly, it’s very easy to lose it quickly as well
People who are brave and who take risks are more successful than people who are do things safely all the time
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32. better to finish something late than never do it at all. What is the suitable proverb for the sentence?

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

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

This proverb advises against assuming success before it actually happens.

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

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

Cooks should work independently
Only professional chefs can cook broth
A cook should always ask for help
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
A person must stare at a pot to cook
Boiling water can't be seen under supervision
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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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