Finish the Saying Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. Complete the saying: “A stitch in time…”
is worth the thread.
mends every seam.
saves nine.
keeps trouble away.
2. Two colleagues combine their different ideas and solve a puzzle neither could solve alone. Which saying applies?
Great minds think alike.
Two heads are better than one.
Birds of a feather flock together.
If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.
3. Complete the saying contrasting writing and force: “The pen is mightier…”
when guided by wisdom.
than the loudest voice.
in the hands of a scholar.
than the sword.
4. While visiting another country, Priya follows local dining customs rather than insisting on her usual routine. Which saying matches her approach?
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
There’s no place like home.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
Home is where the heart is.
5. Complete the saying: “People who live in glass houses…”
can see trouble coming.
shouldn’t throw stones.
must watch where they step.
should keep the curtains closed.
6. Complete the saying: “Don’t count your chickens…”
before they hatch.
until they leave the nest.
when the fox is near.
before feeding the hens.
7. A plain-looking café serves an exceptional meal, reminding Alex that appearances can mislead. Which saying fits best?
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
You are what you eat.
Don’t judge a book by its cover.
8. A cup breaks during dinner, and Sam keeps complaining even though it cannot be repaired. Which saying best fits?
A watched pot never boils.
Let sleeping dogs lie.
The pot calling the kettle black.
There’s no use crying over spilled milk.
9. Jordan repeatedly promises to help with a project but never appears. Which saying best expresses why Jordan’s promises are unconvincing?
Many hands make light work.
Good things come to those who wait.
Actions speak louder than words.
Honesty is the best policy.
10. Mina divides her savings among several investments so one failure will not wipe out everything. Which saying best describes this choice?
A penny saved is a penny earned.
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
You have to spend money to make money.
Money doesn’t grow on trees.
11. Complete the optimistic saying: “Every cloud…”
has a silver lining.
passes with the wind.
eventually brings rain.
hides a patch of blue.
12. Complete the saying: “Absence makes…”
the heart grow fonder.
old memories fade.
the days feel longer.
friendship harder to keep.
13. Which option correctly completes the saying about preferring a certain advantage over uncertain possibilities? “A bird in the hand…”
will always find its nest.
is better than an empty cage.
is worth two in the bush.
should never be set free.
14. Rushing to paint a room, Lee skips the preparation and must redo the uneven walls. Which saying best captures the lesson?
Practice makes perfect.
Haste makes waste.
Necessity is the mother of invention.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
15. Complete the saying: “You can lead a horse to water…”
and it will follow you home.
if you know the proper path.
but it may return to the stable.
but you can’t make it drink.
16. Complete the saying: “Too many cooks…”
make a crowded kitchen.
leave the guests hungry.
spoil the broth.
cannot agree on the recipe.