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C. where, when, will D. when, will, way

A. When, way, will B. Where, will, way

2. You can't make

without
G. house, bricks D. bricks, house
is sauce for the

A. bricks, straw B. straw, bricks

3. What is sauce for the

A. gander, goose B. duck, ducklings

4. Too many

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G. spice, life D. cooks, broth

A. teachers, students B. food, cook

5. People who live in

houses shouldn't throw C. silk, pebbles D. soft, concrete

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7. Near

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8. No

Enemy, friend Neighbour, relative without a

C. house, bungalow D. silver, gold

A. Dandelions, hair B.Orchids, smell

C. roses, thorns D. lilies, water

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A. Learn, waddle B.See, leap

before you run.

C. Plan, share D. Learn, walk

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10. You are never too

A, young, learn B. simple, practice

11. before you leap.

C. old, learn D. friendly, friends

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See

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14. The meaning

A. The foundation to be kind and caring should start at home B. You should always save money, no matter how little the amount is. c. Knowing a little but believing that you know a lot can land you in trouble D. One will be up to mischief when one has too much time in one'S hands'

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Foint heort neve? won o foir lody

The meaning of the above Proverb is

A. Eating is essential but it is not the most important aspect of life. B. Do not do something out of pure anger as it may lead to more problems' C. lt takes courage to achieve your dreams

D. you should not make plans based on assumptions of what has yet to happen.

16.

Easier soid thon done

The meaning of the Proverb above is A. Everyone will get their chance at success in life B. It is easier to say than it is to do c. Opportunity comes calling at least once in everyone's life. D. Treat others with respect and they will do the same to you.

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two men ride o horse

, one must ride behind

The meaning of the Proverb above is A. Great success often come from humble beginnings B. There cannot be two leaders in a single team c. People with the same personalities will often have the same ideas D. Give credit where it is due.
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The meaning of the proverb above is

A. Work hard to achieve your goals rather than wait for others to help you B. lt is better to spend your time finding a solution to the problem rather than complain about
all day. C. lt is best to always tellthe truth D. lt is better to work slowly and commit less mistakes

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God helps those who help themselves

The meaning of the proverb above is

A, Work hard to achieve your goals rather than wait for others to help you B. lt is better to spend your time finding a solution to the problem rather than complain about it
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G. lt is best to always tellthe truth D. lt is better to work slowly and commit less mistakes

20.

Honesty is the best policy

The meaning of the proverb above is

A. Work hard to achieve your goals rather than wait for others to help you B. lt is better to spend your time finding a solution to the problem rather than
all day.

complain about it

G. lt is best to always tellthe truth D. lt is better to work slowly and commit less mistakes

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One mon's meot is onother man's poison

The meaning of the proverb above is
A. Sometimes, it is better to rely on people around you than on family that is far away. B. One should not assume something based on little evidence G. What works for you may not work for others. D. Once you experience something bad, you will be wary of it.

22.

Once bitten twice shy

The meaning of the proverb above is
A. Sometimes, it is better to rely on people around you than on family that is far away. B. One should not assume something based on little evidence c. What works for you may not work for others. D. Once you experience something bad, you will be wary of it.

23.

One swollow does not moke o summer

The meaning of the proverb above is

A. Sometimes, it is better to rely on people around you than on family that is far away. B. One should not assume something based on little evidence c. What works for you may not work for others. D. Once you experience something bad, you will be wary of it.

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The most suitable proverb to be filled in the blank is

A. B. C. D.

Knowledge is power Love willfind a way No pain, no gain Patience is virtue

Helen Keller was handicapped at a young age, becoming blind, deaf ano mute. Yet, she did not seek sympathy. With determination, she succeeded in deali reality, she was able to focus on others with a similar condition. The most suitable proverb to be filled in the blank is

A. When one door shuts another opens B. We should work hard C. Life is not easy
D. What can't be cured must be endured
Everyone must play a role in saving the earth fro ozone layer and the rain forests. Joining together with a common purpose can create power. when people from different countries unite for a common purpose, miracles can happen._ The most suitabre proverb to be fiiled in the brank is United we stand, divided we fall B. Variety is the spice of life G. Be united to save our environment

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The most suitable proverb to fill in the blank is,

A. You never miss the water untilthe well runs dry. B. Practises what she preaches
C. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow,s ear

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The most suitable proverb to be related to the conversation above is,

You never miss the water untilthe well runs dry. Practises what she preaches C. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow,s ear

A. B.

29.

The proverb that suits the statement betow wiil be

Whenthingsareavailable,onetendstotakeitro,g,"
appreciation usua[y comes onry when it has been taken away.

miss the water untilthe well runs dry. Practises what she preaches C. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow,s ear

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The proverb that suits the statement belowwill be It is very difficult to change people with bad habits or teach people who are used to do things a certain way.

A. Words can cut like a knife B. You can't teach an old dog new tricks c. You are never too old to learn

31. The proverb that suits the statement

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Hurtfulwords can create a painfulfeeling

Words can cut like a knife B. You can't teach an old dog new tricks C. You are never too old to learn

A.

32.

The proverb that suits the statement berow wifi be

when one wants to gain knowledge, one's age should not prevent ni*

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A. Words can cut like a knife

You can't teach an old dog new tricks C. You are never too otd to leam

B.

33.

The proverb that suits the statement berow wilr be

ln order to gain knowledge, one must start from the simple steps before ,t-"rptr,rg harder ones.
A. Let sleeping dogs lie B. Learn to walk before you run c. Lightning never strikes twice at the same place

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The proverb that suits the statement below will be One should steer clear of subjects that could create unnecessary trouble.

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Let sleeping dogs lie Learn to walk before you run Lightning never strikes twice at the same place

35.

The proverb that suits the statement below will be

An unusualevent rarely occurs to the same person twice

A. B.

Let sleeping dogs lie Learn to walk before you run G. Lightning never strikes twice at the same place

36.

The proverb that suits the statement below will be

A pleasant appearance and good manners give good impressions

A. Faults are thick when love is thin B. Fire is a good servant but a bad master C. Fine feathers make fine birds
D. Fair exchange is no robbery

37.

The proverb that suits the statement below will be

lf things of equal value are exchanged, then it is considered a fair deal

A. Faults are thick when love is thin B. Fire is a good servant but a bad master C. Fine feathers make fine birds
D. Fair exchange is no robbery

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One is prone to find fault in a close friend when they're at odds with one another
A. Faults are thick when love is thin B. Fire is a good servant but a bad master c. Fine feathers make fine birds D. Fair exchange is no robbery

39.

The proverb that suits the statement below will be

Something that is useful should be used with care. Too much of it can cause harm A. Faults are thick when love is thin B. Fire is a good servant but a bad master c. Fine feathers make fine birds D. Fair exchange is no robbery

4CI. The proverb that suits the statement below will be

Many couples can overcome huge obstacles because they are in love A, Love is precious B. Love is blind c. Love willfind a way

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