Aphorism, Adages, Idioms and Proverbs

Aphorism, Adages, Idioms and Proverbs

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Created by

Swaathi Veeramani

English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.9-10.5, L.3.4A, L.2.4A

+8

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1.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does 'Unwilling to take risks' mean?

2.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Sharpness, and keenness in thought mean (a)   .

haste

reproach

acuity

circumspect

3.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Express disapproval/disappointment means (a)   .

diligence

reproach

discontent

unscathed

4.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The meaning of 'Tiny/extremely small' is __________.

5.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Discovered by happy accident means (a)   .

discontent

diligence

circumspect

Serendipitous

6.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Dissatisfaction with something means (a)   .

inhibited

discontent

acceleration

haste

7.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Complete the proverb The what is mightier than the sword __________.

8.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Complete the proverb: Words speak louder than (a)   .

Movies

Nothing

Actions

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an adage?

A long, complicated saying

A fictional character in a book

A short, memorable saying that expresses a general truth or advice.

A type of advertisement

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following adages means that actions are more important than words?

Words speak louder than actions.

Actions are meaningless without words.

Actions and words are equally important.

Actions speak louder than words.

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