Learning Culture Through American Proverbs Quiz

Example: By studying with a friend, you can prepare for the test and hang out together.

• “Kill two birds with one stone.”

• “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”

• “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.”

• “Make hay while the sun shines.”

Example: Instead of spending all your savings on a new phone, save some for emergencies.

• “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”

• “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.”

• “A watched pot never boils.”

• “When the cat’s away, the mice will play.”

Example: Rushing through your homework can lead to errors that you’ll have to correct later.

• “Haste makes waste.”

• “Make hay while the sun shines.”

• “Where there is a will, there is a way.”

• “A picture is worth a thousand words.”

Example: When decluttering your room, make sure you don’t accidentally throw away something important.

• “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.”

• “Let sleeping dogs lie.”

• “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”

• “People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.”

Example: If your sister is allowed to stay out late, you should be given the same privilege.

• “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.”

• “Don’t cry over spilled milk.”

• “The pot calling the kettle black.”

• “Fortune favors the bold.”

Example: If you didn’t do well on a test, focus on preparing for the next one instead of dwelling on the past.

• “Don’t cry over spilled milk.”

• “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

• “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”

• “Practice what you preach.”

Example: You complain about your friend being on their phone too much when you do the same.

• “The pot calling the kettle black.”

• “Don’t cry over spilled milk.”

• “The devil is in the details.”

• “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

Example: Use your free time during the weekend to finish your project before a busy week.

• “Make hay while the sun shines.”

• “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”

• “A watched pot never boils.”

• “When the cat’s away, the mice will play.”

Example: Constantly checking the clock during class makes the period seem like it’s taking forever.

• “A watched pot never boils.”

• “A picture is worth a thousand words.”

• “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”

• “The devil is in the details.”

Example: Don’t remind your friend about a past argument when you’re both having a good time.

• “Let sleeping dogs lie.”

• “When the cat’s away, the mice will play.”

• “A picture is worth a thousand words.”

• “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.”