English has so many proverbs, added through the centuries and decades of long-ago times. There are thousands of them, and although you may be hard pressed to recall many of them, you might surprise yourself at how many you RECOGNIZE! Good luck!
Complete the phrase.
...is only for God to hold.
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...to the tune of leadership.
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...than to curse the darkness.
...than to sit in the dark.
...than to remain in the dark.
...than make the sun come up.
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...can always stand tall.
...never lacks for company.
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...is avoided in the extreme.
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...may hide a foul heart.
...fills the room with grace.
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...is no kindness at all.
...is neither sweet nor sour.
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...does not fear the hammer.
...is solid through and through.
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...is a wonderful thing to waste.
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...will leave no scratches.
Not Quite There Yet...
We're afraid you did not pass this proverb quiz. Granted, most of these sayings aren't uttered that much anymore, but they do represent an enormous amount of wisdom gained over the years and condensed into these shorter sayings. To see the full proverbs, click on 'Show My Mistakes'
Good Job!
You have a good knowledge of proverbs and English sayings. You probably read quite a bit and enjoy the language, so you remember these sayings. Perhaps your parents used to say them to you! That said, there is a little room for improvement. We're sure you've got an A grade in you to make it this far. If you'd like, you can retake the test. If not, to see the full proverbs click on 'Show My Mistakes'
Wow You Know Them All!
You positively know your English proverbs! You must have a great memory as well as a keen interest in reading and the English language. Perhaps you come from a family where proverbs were used daily. If so, lucky you, as most people these days have forgotten most of these important proverbs that encapsulate so much learned knowledge. Good for you!
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Shai K.
10/11/2020
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