Hot Potatoes - Proverbs Quiz

''PROVERBS''

Quiz

  

Guess what is the correct meaning of each proverb.

 

1. ''Blood is thicker than water.''
   1.   Family bonds are closer than other relationships.
   2.   People who appear threatening rarely can do harm.
   3.   It is wise to be careful and not show unnecesary bravery.
2. ''Pen is mightier than sword.''
   1.   Behave in the way that you encourage other people to behave in.
   2.   Thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than use of force.
   3.   Without supervision, people will do as they please, especially in disregarding or breaking rules.
3. ''Where there's smoke, there's fire.''
   1.   Don't offer something valuable to someone who doesn't value it.
   2.   If there are rumors or signs that something is true so it must be at least partly true.
   3.   Don't take more responsibility than you can handle.
4. ''Too many cooks spoil the broth.''
   1.   When conditions become difficult, strong people take action.
   2.   It is not possible to succeed at everything you do.
   3.   When too many people work together on a project, the result is inferior.
5. ''You can't teach an old dog new tricks.''
   1.   People who have long been used to doing things in a particular way will not abandon their habits.
   2.   When visiting a foreign land, follow the customs of local people.
   3.   Important work takes time to complete.
6. ''One shouldn't miss forest for the trees.''
   1.   A need or problem force people to come up with innovative solutions.
   2.   Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things.
   3.   Sometimes you get so focused on small detalis that you may miss the larger context.
7. ''A stitch in time saves nine.''
   1.   It's better to deal with problems immediately rather than wait by then when they worsen and become much bigger.
   2.   Those who arrive first will receive first.
   3.   It's better to be cautious than regret later.