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  • Q1
    What does the proverb 'Absence makes the heart grow fonder' mean?
    Being close to someone makes the heart grow fonder
    Absence leads to forgetting about someone
    Distance makes the heart colder
    Being apart from someone can make you appreciate them more
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the proverb 'Two wrongs don't make a right' mean?
    Two wrongs cancel each other out
    Committing a wrong to make up for another wrong doesn't solve the problem
    Making two wrong choices is better than one
    Committing wrong actions is always justified
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the proverb 'Don't cry over spilled milk' mean?
    Crying can prevent milk from spilling
    Crying helps clean up spilled milk
    Don't worry about something that has already happened and cannot be changed
    Spilled milk is a cause for celebration
    30s
  • Q4
    What does the proverb 'A penny saved is a penny earned' mean?
    Saving money is just as important as earning it
    Spending money is better than saving it
    Earning money is more valuable than saving it
    Saving money is not necessary
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the proverb 'Too many cooks spoil the broth' mean?
    It is impossible to spoil a broth
    Many cooks make the broth better
    Having more cooks improves the broth
    When too many people are involved in a task, it may not turn out well
    30s
  • Q6
    What does the proverb 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket' mean?
    Spread your eggs across multiple baskets
    Put all your eggs in one basket for safekeeping
    It is wise to have only one basket for your eggs
    Do not risk everything on a single venture
    30s
  • Q7
    What does the proverb 'The early bird catches the worm' mean?
    Early birds don't catch any worms
    Being early or quick can lead to success
    Worms are only for early birds
    Late risers catch bigger worms
    30s
  • Q8
    What does the proverb 'All good things come to those who wait' mean?
    Good things come to those who don't wait
    Waiting is a waste of time
    Good things only come to those who rush
    Patience will be rewarded in the end
    30s
  • Q9
    What does the proverb 'Actions speak louder than words' mean?
    Talking is more important than actions
    Actions are less important than words
    Silence is better than actions
    It is better to do something rather than just talk about it
    30s
  • Q10
    What does the proverb 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch' mean?
    Do not make plans based on something that has not happened yet
    Count your chickens after they hatch
    Make plans before the chickens hatch
    Always count your chickens
    30s
  • Q11
    What 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
  • Q12
    What 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
  • Q13
    What 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
  • Q14
    What 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
  • Q15
    What 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

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