PROVERB
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- Q1What does the proverb 'Absence makes the heart grow fonder' mean?Being close to someone makes the heart grow fonderAbsence leads to forgetting about someoneDistance makes the heart colderBeing apart from someone can make you appreciate them more30s
- Q2What does the proverb 'Two wrongs don't make a right' mean?Two wrongs cancel each other outCommitting a wrong to make up for another wrong doesn't solve the problemMaking two wrong choices is better than oneCommitting wrong actions is always justified30s
- Q3What does the proverb 'Don't cry over spilled milk' mean?Crying can prevent milk from spillingCrying helps clean up spilled milkDon't worry about something that has already happened and cannot be changedSpilled milk is a cause for celebration30s
- Q4What does the proverb 'A penny saved is a penny earned' mean?Saving money is just as important as earning itSpending money is better than saving itEarning money is more valuable than saving itSaving money is not necessary30s
- Q5What does the proverb 'Too many cooks spoil the broth' mean?It is impossible to spoil a brothMany cooks make the broth betterHaving more cooks improves the brothWhen too many people are involved in a task, it may not turn out well30s
- Q6What does the proverb 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket' mean?Spread your eggs across multiple basketsPut all your eggs in one basket for safekeepingIt is wise to have only one basket for your eggsDo not risk everything on a single venture30s
- Q7What does the proverb 'The early bird catches the worm' mean?Early birds don't catch any wormsBeing early or quick can lead to successWorms are only for early birdsLate risers catch bigger worms30s
- Q8What does the proverb 'All good things come to those who wait' mean?Good things come to those who don't waitWaiting is a waste of timeGood things only come to those who rushPatience will be rewarded in the end30s
- Q9What does the proverb 'Actions speak louder than words' mean?Talking is more important than actionsActions are less important than wordsSilence is better than actionsIt is better to do something rather than just talk about it30s
- Q10What does the proverb 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch' mean?Do not make plans based on something that has not happened yetCount your chickens after they hatchMake plans before the chickens hatchAlways count your chickens30s
- Q11What does the proverb 'Beggars can't be choosers' mean?It means beggars shouldn't ask for anything.It means beggars can only choose luxury items.It means beggars can choose whatever they want.It means that if you are in need or at a disadvantage, you should not be too choosy or picky about what you receive.30s
- Q12What does the proverb 'A watched pot never boils' mean?It means pots never boil.It means pots never boil when watched.It means that time seems to pass more slowly when you are anxiously waiting for something to happen.It means pots boil faster when watched.30s
- Q13What does the proverb 'Don't judge a book by its cover' mean?It means to only read books with pretty covers.It means to never judge a book.It means not to judge someone or something based solely on appearance.It means to always judge based on appearance.30s
- Q14What does the proverb 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket' mean?It means to only have one egg in a basket.It means to always carry eggs in a basket.It means not to risk everything on a single opportunity or investment.It means to share eggs with others.30s
- Q15What does the proverb 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do' mean?It means to never follow rules in a new place.It means to adapt to the customs and behavior of a new place or community.It means to never go to Rome.It means to change others' customs.30s