Proverbs A proverb is a wise, usually short, saying that has been used for a long time. Proverbs usually express a basic truth, an idea or try to teach something. 1. Read each proverb below and write its meaning or what it is trying to teach. (a) All that glitters is not gold.
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(c) Fingers were made before forks.
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(b) Empty vessels make the most noise.
(d) The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
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(f) Every cloud has a silver lining.
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2. Choose the correct ending that completes each proverb. (a) A chain is only
(b) A leopard cannot
(c) Beauty is
(d) A picture paints
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a thousand words.
the mice will play.
as strong as its weakest link.
only skin deep.
(e) Birds of a feather
new tricks.
(f) When the cat’s away,
change its spots.
(g) You can’t teach an old dog
flock together.
(h) A friend in need
from little acorns grow.
(i) Mighty oaks
is a friend indeed.
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