Find the proverb that is closest in meaning to the sentences given below.

1. Become wise after having an unpleasant experience.

a) Look before you leap

b) A burnt child dreads fire.

c) A stich in time saves nine

d) A bird in hand is worth two in the bush

2. A person’s first and foremost duty is to take care of his family.

a) Home is where the heart is

b) Charity begins at home.

c) A home away from home

d) Home sweet home

3. Everyone gets a chance eventually.

a) The early bird catches the worm.

b) Slow and steady wins the race.

c) After the storm comes the calm.

d) Every dog has its day.

4. If you put off things for tomorrow, you will never get them done.

a) Time and tide waits for none.

b) Slow and steady wins the race.

c) Haste makes waster

d) Better late than never

5. One should not concentrate all efforts and resources in one area.

a) Look before you leap.

b) Do not put all your eggs in one basket.

c) Make hay while the sun shines.

d) No use crying over spilt milk.

6. You should not find faults with others when you are no better than them because it could land you in trouble.

a) Where there is smoke, there is fire.

b) People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

c) Pot calling the kettle black

d) None of these

Answers

1. A burnt child dreads fire.

2. Charity begins at home.

3. Every dog has its day.

4. Time and tide waits for none.

5. Do not put all your eggs in one basket.

6. People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.