Proverbs and Adages

The early bird catches the worm.

• Birds are good at catching worms
•  If you wake up and get to work early, you willsucceed
• Getting up early gets you worms for breakfast
• It's better to stay in bed

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What is the difference between a proverb and an adage?

• They both give advice.

• Proverbs give advice and adages don't.

• One is a book and one is a magazine

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What is an adage? 

• What is an adage???
• A saying that doesn't mean what it says
• An old familiar saying that expresses wisdom
• A proverbs best friend

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What is a proverb?

• An adages best friend
• A short sentence from ancient origin that gives advice
• An old familiar saying that expresses wisdom
• None of the above

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Choose the correct meaning of each underlined proverb or adage.

I promised to run every day, but that was easier said than done.

• easily said

• easily done

• easier to talk about than to do

• easier to run than to promise

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Complete the phrase.

Don't count your ___________ before they hatch.

• Eggs

• Birds

• Dogs

• Chickens

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Choose the best proverb to match the sentence.

It is best to tell the truth.

• A friend in need is a friend in deed.

• Honesty is the best policy.

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I will believe you when pigs fly!

• I believe pigs will fly.

• I believe you.

• I can trust you.

• It is unlikely that I will believe you.

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Is the following a proverb or an adage?

"If you speak too much, you will learn too little." —Armenian proverb

• PROVERB

• ADAGE

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What do you know about nonfiction?

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