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A worksheet on proverbs.
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English 1st Language Grade 5 Proverbs Aproverbis a short saying stating a generaltruth, or a piece ofadviceor wisdom. Example: Absence makes the heart grow fonder. The truth/advice/wisdom here is that when one is separated from loved ones you begin to realisehow much they mean to you. Usually a proverb is very well known because of itspopular useininformal language. The most common role that a proverb plays is toeducate. Most often tossed around as expert advice in conversation, its role is to educate people onwhat might happen if they do something. The animal has been left out of the following proverbs. Choose the correct
animal from the word box below:
worm mice fish chickens dogs horse leopard bird 1.There are plenty of _________________ in the sea. 2.Don’t count your _________________ before they are hatched.3.The early bird catches the _________________. 4.You can lead a _________________ to water but you can’t make it drink.5.When the cat’s away the _________________ will play. 6.A _________________ cannot change its spots. 7.Let sleeping _________________ lie. 8.A _________________ in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Match the picture with the proverb. Draw a line between the two:
Every cloud has a silver lining.
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
All that glitters is not gold.
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
You can’t judge a book by its cover.
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