UPSR English Proverbs

Let's sit together and think of a solution to the problem because _________________

• birds of a feather flock together

• too many cooks spoil the broth

• two heads are better than one

• knowledge is power

Despite getting punished for telling lies by his father, Hariz has not changed his bad habit of lying. As the saying goes, _________________

• birds of a feather flock together

• a leopard can't change its spots

• honesty is the best policy

• don't cry over spilt milk

Choose the most suitable proverb.

The pupils came up with a surprise party for their teacher. However, somebody _________________ as the teacher knew about it before they planned the party.

• let sleeping dogs lie

• let bygones be bygones

• let the cat out of the bag

• make hay while the sun shines

My sister practises playing the piano every day because she believe that _________________

• no pain, no gain

• practice makes perfect

• the early bird catches the worm

• don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today

You should do it instead of just talking about it. As the saying goes, _________________

• a stitch in time saves nine

• actions speak louder than words

• the proof of the pudding is in the eating

• a journey of thousand miles begins with a single step

After spending a week camping in the cold, damp forest, Marina feels good to be back home. As the saying goes _________________

• no man is an island

• better late than never

• there is no place like home

• the longest way round is the nearest way home

If too many people are involved in the task, it will not be done well. As the saying goes _________________

• a friend in need is a friend indeed

• practice makes perfect

• too many cooks spoil the broth

• easier said than done

Damia always tells the truth because she believes that _________________

• honesty is the best policy

• a stitch in time saves nine

• birds of a feather flock together

• a fool and his money are soon parted

Everyday, Pak Harman wakes up early to go to his farm as he knows that only _________________ will be successful.

• better late than never

• the early bird catches the worm

• good things come for those who wait

• a stitch in time saves nine

Don't hit back at your brother just because he hit you. You know _________________

• two wrongs don't make a right

• birds of a feather flock together

• actions speak louder than words

• don't bite the hand that feeds you