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English Proverbs and Sayings Quiz
Twenty-five English proverbs and sayings — what they mean and where the words came from, including the popular origin stories that turn out to be inventions. Points scale with difficulty, and a clean sweep is 100.
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22 more questions in this quiz.1. What does the English proverb "Practice makes perfect" mean?
- A. If you keep practicing repeatedly, you will eventually get good at it
- B. Only the perfect can teach others
- C. It must be done right the first time
- D. Talent matters more than practice
2. Which word completes the proverb "When in Rome, do as the ___ do"?
- A. Romans
- B. rulers
- C. neighbours
- D. elders
3. What does "Better late than never" mean?
- A. Doing it late still beats not doing it at all
- B. Whoever is late will never come
- C. Haste spoils the work
- D. Late once, late always