10 PROVERBS

1.      The proverb You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink means We can help, show or encourage someone to do something but we can't make him do what he is unwilling or unable to do

2.      The proverb Curiosity killed the cat means To warn people not to show too much interest in affairs that don't concern them.

3.      The proverb A stitch in time saves nine means By taking immediate action we can prevent a fault, damage or trouble from getting worse.

4.      The proverb The pen is mightier than the sword means The written word is more to be feared than physical violence

5.      The proverb A little knowledge is a dangerous thing means Knowing only a little about something can cause you to distort the truth or overestimate, misunderstand something

6.      The proverb An idle brain is the devil's workshop means One who has nothing to do will be tempted to do many mischievous acts.

7.      The proverb Birds of a feather flock together means People of the same sort of character or belief always go together.

8.      The proverb A bird in hand is worth two in the bush means Something that one already has is better than going after something seemingly more worthwhile that one may not be able to get.

9.      The proverb Don't put all your eggs in one basket means One should not risk everything he has in a single venture.

10.  The proverb He who hesitates is lost means You will lose opportunities if you are indecisive and not fast enough to grab them.

QUIZ 

1. The pen is mightier than the ...
    The correct missing word for the proverb above is …
    A. knife
    B. warrior
    C. sword
    D. knight
    E. king


2. The proverb "A stitch in time saves nine" means ...
    A.One should not risk everything he has in a single venture.
    B. By taking immediate action we can prevent a fault, damage or trouble from getting worse.
    C. People of the same sort of character or belief always go together.
    D. The written word is more to be feared than physical violence.
    E. Something that one already has is better than going after something seemingly more worthwhile that one may not be able to get.

KEYS :
1. C
2. B