The lawyers who attended the seminar were like birds of a feather flocking together . What does this mean?

These lawyers share similar beliefs and experiences, so they liked spending time together.

These lawyers enjoy bird watching; the birds' feathers are beautiful to them.

These lawyers love meeting new people.

These lawyers should go bird watching together.

All that gitters is not gold means...

Not everything that looks amazing is amazing

If it looks good, it probably is good

If it doesn't look precious, it probably is precious

Actions speak louder than words means...

What you do is more important than what you say

If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all

"Two wrongs don't make a right" The proverb means ...

When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse.

People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.

Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want.

Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.

"The pen is mightier than the sword" the proverb means ...

Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want.

Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.

People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.

When someone has done something bad to you, trying to to force people to do what you want.

"No man is an island" What does the proverb mean?

No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be healthy

It’s always better to tell the truth In any situation, If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it

If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it

In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the worst outcome

Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket

Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream

If you’re in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take whatever they give you and shouldn’t ask for more

What is “beautiful” is different for each person

It’s better to finish something late than to never do it at all

Which proverb below means that only strong people will take action in difficult situation ?

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.

Birds of a feather flock together.

"Their generosity now could be rewarded in the future". Which proverbs suitable for this sentence?

Action speaks louder than words.

When there's a will, there's a way.

"Adversity and loss make a man wise". What does this proverb mean?

We gain wisdom faster in difficult times than in prosperous times.

Wise man is always make a mistake.

We cannot be happy in difficult times.

Adversity and loss are unavoidable in life.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The early bird catches the worm.

Birds are good at catching worms

If you wake up and get to work early, you will succeed

Getting up early gets you worms for breakfast

It's better to stay in bed

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Look before you leap.

Think before you act.

Look and then jump.

Jumping is good exercise

Looking is important

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Where there's a will, there's a way.

Boys named Will know the way

There's always a way to find Will.

It's hard to find Will.

If you are determined enough, you can find a way to do anything.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a proverb?

Another name for an adage.

A short saying that gives advice.

A saying that means exactly what the words say.

None of the above

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

An apple a day keeps the doctor away means...

All other fruit is bad for you

Doctors say to eat apples

Eating healthy keeps you from getting sick

Apples are the best fruit.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct meaning.

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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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct meaning.

Then I thought, "If I want to be a good runner, I have to practice. I know that practice makes perfect!"

Being perfect is important.

You must practice perfectly.

You must practive something every day.

Practicing is the way to get good at something.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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Old Sayings

The early bird catches the worm.

Look before you leap.

Where there's a will, there's a way.

What is a proverb?

An apple a day keeps the doctor away means...

Choose the correct meaning.I promised to run every day, but that was easier said than done.

Choose the correct meaning.Then I thought, "If I want to be a good runner, I have to practice. I know that practice makes perfect!"

The lawyers who attended the seminar were like birds of a feather flocking together. What does this mean?

All that gitters is not gold means...

Actions speak louder than words means...

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Choose the correct meaning.

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