PROVERBS – AP STUDY CIRCLE

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"Better late than never" means:

It's better to be early than to be late.

It's better to never be late.

Being late is never acceptable.

It's better to be late than to not come at all.

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"When in Rome, do as the Romans do" suggests that:

Rome is a great place to visit.

Romans are different from other people.

Romans are good role models.

It's important to follow local customs and traditions.

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"Beggars can't be choosers" means:

Beggars have no choice.

Begging is a bad profession.

Beggars should not ask for food.

People in need should not be picky about what they receive.

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"Where there's smoke, there's fire" implies that:

Firefighters are important.

Smoke causes fires.

Smoke is dangerous.

If something seems wrong, there is probably a good reason for it.

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"Too many cooks spoil the broth" means:

Broth should be cooked slowly.

When too many people are involved in something, it is likely to fail.

Broth is easily spoiled.

It's better to have many people working on a task.

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"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" suggests that:

Birds are valuable pets.

Capturing birds is valuable.

Two birds are better than one.

It's better to hold onto what you have than to risk losing it by trying to get more.

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"All that glitters is not gold" implies that:

Gold is the only valuable metal.

Everything shiny is gold

Gold is not shiny.

Some things may appear valuable but are not.

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"Don't count your chickens before they hatch" means:

Always count your possessions.

Don't celebrate success prematurely.

Chickens are not good at counting.

Don't plan too far ahead.

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"A stitch in time saves nine" suggests that:

A) B) C) D) Sewing is better than knitting.

Nine stitches are needed for every tear.

Sewing quickly is important.

Repairing things promptly prevents larger problems.

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"Actions speak louder than words" means:

Listening is better than speaking.

Deeds are more important than words.

Talking loudly is unnecessary.

Words are more powerful than actions.

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"Rome wasn't built in a day" suggests that:

Building things quickly is important.

Rome was never built.

Building things takes time and effort.

Rome is a very old city.

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"The early bird catches the worm" means:

Being early is better than being late.

Waking up early has its benefits. .

The worm is faster than the bird

Birds should wake up early.

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"Honesty is the best policy" suggests that:

Being honest is difficult.

Policies are important.

Honesty is always rewarded.

It's better to be honest than to lie.

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"Every cloud has a silver lining" means:

Silver linings are found in clouds.

Cloudy days are better than sunny days.

Clouds are made of silver.

There is something positive to be found in every negative situation.

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"Don't cry over spilled milk" suggests that:

Milk is precious.

It's pointless to be upset over something that has already happened.

Spilled milk should be cleaned up immediately.

Crying is a waste of time, milk is favorite for all the human beings.

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"Better safe than sorry" implies that:

It's better to be sorry than to take risks when we felt.

Being sorry is better than being safe.

It's better to be safe than to take risks.

Being safe is always better than being sorry.

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"A friend in need is a friend indeed" means:

Friends are indeed necessary.

Friends are always kind.

Friends are always in need.

True friends show themselves in times of need.

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"Don't put all your eggs in one basket" suggests that:

Eggs are fragile.

Eggs should be kept in a basket.

It`s very big idea that baskets are useful for carrying eggs.

It's risky to put all your resources into one venture.

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"A penny saved is a penny earned" means:

Pennies are valuable coins.

Saving money is as good as earning it.

Saving money is difficult.

It's important to earn money slowly and steadily.

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"One man's trash is another man's treasure" implies that:

Trash should be shared and stored in bank.

Treasures are easy to find.

Trash is valuable.

People have different tastes.

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"Don't bite the hand that feeds you" suggests that:

Biting is a sign of affection.

Feeding is important.

Hands should not be bitten.

It's important to be grateful to those who help you.

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"All's fair in love and war" suggests that:

Love is a battlefield don`t love any one.

Fairness is important in love and war.

Love and war are similar.

Anything goes when it comes to love and war.

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"A leopard cannot change its spots" means:

Leopards should not be spotted.

Spots are unchangeable.

Leopards are always spotted.

People cannot change their essential nature.

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24.

"Two wrongs don't make a right" suggests that:

Revenge is justified.

Two wrongs cancel each other out.

Correcting one mistake with another is not right.

It's better to do two wrong things than one.

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25.

"Out of sight, out of mind" means:

Seeing is believing.

Minds should be kept busy.

Things are forgotten when not seen.

Vision is important.

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"A rolling stone gathers no moss" implies that:

Moss is bad for stones.

Rolling stones are valuable.

Stones should not be rolled.

Moving constantly prevents negative consequences.

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"Birds of a feather flock together" suggests that:

Birds should not mix with other species.

Feathers are important for birds.

Birds should stay together.

Similar people tend to associate with each other.

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"Time and tide wait for none" means:

Time and tide do not wait for anyone.

Time and tide are always late.

Time and tide are important for sailing.

Time and tide are unpredictable.

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"Where there is a will, there is a way" suggests that:

Ways are more important than goals.

Determination leads to success.

Willpower is important for success.

Roads are important for travel.

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"Empty vessels make the most noise" implies that:

Silence is golden.

Empty vessels should be filled with noise.

Loud noises come from empty vessels

People who talk a lot often have nothing meaningful to say.

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