Question 1

What does the proverb 'Absence makes the heart grow fonder' mean?

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Being apart from someone can make you appreciate them more

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Being close to someone makes the heart grow fonder

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Absence leads to forgetting about someone

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Distance makes the heart colder

Question 2

What does the proverb 'Two wrongs don't make a right' mean?

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Committing a wrong to make up for another wrong doesn't solve the problem

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Two wrongs cancel each other out

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Making two wrong choices is better than one

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Committing wrong actions is always justified

Question 3

What does the proverb 'Don't cry over spilled milk' mean?

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Don't worry about something that has already happened and cannot be changed

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Crying can prevent milk from spilling

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Crying helps clean up spilled milk

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Spilled milk is a cause for celebration

Question 4

What does the proverb 'A penny saved is a penny earned' mean?

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Saving money is just as important as earning it

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Spending money is better than saving it

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Earning money is more valuable than saving it

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Saving money is not necessary

Question 5

What does the proverb 'Too many cooks spoil the broth' mean?

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When too many people are involved in a task, it may not turn out well

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It is impossible to spoil a broth

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Many cooks make the broth better

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Having more cooks improves the broth

Question 6

What does the proverb 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket' mean?

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Do not risk everything on a single venture

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Spread your eggs across multiple baskets

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Put all your eggs in one basket for safekeeping

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It is wise to have only one basket for your eggs

Question 7

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

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Being early or quick can lead to success

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Early birds don't catch any worms

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Worms are only for early birds

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Late risers catch bigger worms

Question 8

What does the proverb 'All good things come to those who wait' mean?

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Patience will be rewarded in the end

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Good things come to those who don't wait

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Waiting is a waste of time

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Good things only come to those who rush

Question 9

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

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It is better to do something rather than just talk about it

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Talking is more important than actions

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Actions are less important than words

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Silence is better than actions

Question 10

What does the proverb 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch' mean?

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Do not make plans based on something that has not happened yet

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Count your chickens after they hatch

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Make plans before the chickens hatch

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Always count your chickens

Question 11

What does the proverb 'Beggars can't be choosers' mean?

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It means that if you are in need or at a disadvantage, you should not be too choosy or picky about what you receive.

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It means beggars shouldn't ask for anything.

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It means beggars can only choose luxury items.

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It means beggars can choose whatever they want.

Question 12

What does the proverb 'A watched pot never boils' mean?

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It means that time seems to pass more slowly when you are anxiously waiting for something to happen.

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It means pots never boil.

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It means pots never boil when watched.

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It means pots boil faster when watched.

Question 13

What does the proverb 'Don't judge a book by its cover' mean?

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It means not to judge someone or something based solely on appearance.

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It means to only read books with pretty covers.

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It means to never judge a book.

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It means to always judge based on appearance.

Question 14

What does the proverb 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket' mean?

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It means not to risk everything on a single opportunity or investment.

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It means to only have one egg in a basket.

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It means to always carry eggs in a basket.

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It means to share eggs with others.

Question 15

What does the proverb 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do' mean?

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It means to adapt to the customs and behavior of a new place or community.

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It means to never follow rules in a new place.

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It means to never go to Rome.

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It means to change others' customs.

Question 16

What does the proverb 'Birds of a feather flock together' mean?

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It means that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other.

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It means birds never fly together.

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It means birds flock with different types of birds.

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It means birds like to fly alone.

Question 17

What does the proverb 'Too many cooks spoil the broth' mean?

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It means that when too many people are involved in a task, it can end up badly.

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It means everyone should cook together.

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It means only one cook can make a good broth.

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It means the more cooks, the better the food.

Question 18

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

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It means what people do is more important than what they say.

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It means people should be quiet and not speak at all.

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It means actions are not important.

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It means words are louder than actions.

Question 19

What does the proverb 'All good things must come to an end' mean?

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It means that enjoyable things cannot last forever and eventually come to a conclusion.

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It means good things never end.

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It means all things end badly.

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It means bad things always end.

Question 20

What does the proverb 'Don't cry over spilled milk' mean?

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It means there's no use in being upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

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It means it's fun to spill milk.

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It means to cry when you spill milk.

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It means crying helps clean up spills.

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