Grade 6 Primary English – Meaninng Of Proverbs Quiz

1. Complete the proverb; Charity begins at

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

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

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

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

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

Bee
Fly
Ants
Teacher
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7. As gentle as a

Cat
Cattle
Lamb
Hen
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8. As white as

Maize flour
Snow
Milk
Clouds
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9. As playful as as

Children
Cat
Dog
Kitten
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10. As fast as a

Deer
Moving car
Antelop
Cheater
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11. À sober as a

Puppy
Judge
President
Water
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12. As hungry as a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

hurry hurry has no blessing
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
blood is thicker than water
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?

Finders keepers, losers weepers
Two is company, three's a crowd.
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
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
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22. A penny saved is a penny earned. The implicit meaning of this proverb is ...

You can earn pennies.
A penny is valuable.
Money not spent is money that is in one's pocket.
A penny isn't worth much.
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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 ...

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

All's Well That Ends Well
An Apple A Day Keeps the Doctor Away
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 ...

Different people have different ideas about what is beautiful
If you're asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever they give you.
Wait until you've already succeeded and then you can think about what to do next.
If someone's helping out out, be careful not to make them made.
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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.
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.
Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.
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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
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
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 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
If someone is your enemy, treat them like a friend so you can be ready if they ever try to betray you
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 expect a positive result before you actually see it
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
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31. Practice makes perfect The implicit meaning of this is ...

The more you do something, the better you will become at it
Don’t try to do too many things at the same time; focus on one thing at a time
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 eat raw eggs
Count the number of eggs in the basket
Don't trust chickens till they are full grown
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?

It's better to speak than to act
Good deeds are more important than promises
Actions make no impact compared to words
People should shout when speaking
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
A cook should always ask for help
Having many people involved can ruin things
Only professional chefs can cook broth
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?

Boiling water can't be seen under supervision
A person must stare at a pot to cook
Being patient makes time seem longer
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?

Every difficulty has a positive outcome
Clouds bring good luck
Silver is found in clouds
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?

It's risky to put everything in one place
Eggs are only safe in baskets
Chickens need many baskets
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
Being honest brings success
Always tell the truth
Everyone should have a policy
Explanation:

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