English proverbs
Список вопросов теста
Вопрос 1
Complete the sentence!
........... proverbs are used to describe the most basic meaning of a phrase or a sentence.
Type only one word!
Вопрос 2
Complete the sentence!
........... proverbs are used in a way that is different from the usual meaning in order to create a particular mental picture.
Type only one word!
Вопрос 3
Choose the correct meaning of the following proverb!
All that glitters is not gold.
Варианты ответов
- Eating an apple a day will keep you healthy.
- Something might not be as valuable and good as it seems to be.
- It is easier to explain something through a picture than through words.
- A person’s character, intellect and other inner qualities are more important than his or her physical appearance.
- Getting something late is better than never getting it.
Вопрос 4
Choose the correct meaning of the proverb "A picture is worth a thousand words"!
Варианты ответов
- Eating an apple a day will keep you healthy.
- Something might not be as valuable and good as it seems to be.
- It is easier to explain something through a picture than through words.
- A person’s character, intellect and other inner qualities are more important than his or her physical appearance.
- Getting something late is better than never getting it.
Вопрос 5
Choose the correct meaning of the following proverb!
Beauty is only skin deep.
Варианты ответов
- Eating an apple a day will keep you healthy.
- Something might not be as valuable and good as it seems to be.
- It is easier to explain something through a picture than through words.
- A person’s character, intellect and other inner qualities are more important than his or her physical appearance.
- Getting something late is better than never getting it.
Вопрос 6
Make up the proverb!
Варианты ответов
- It’s no
- use
- crying
- over
- spilt milk.
Вопрос 7
Make up the proverb!
Варианты ответов
- Don’t
- judge
- a book
- by its
- cover.
Вопрос 8
Match the proverbs with their meanings!
1.
Action is a better reflection of one’s character than words, because it’s easy to say things, but difficult to act on them and follow through.
2.
A child usually has a similar character or similar qualities to his or her parents.
3.
It is better to take some actions in order to avoid possible unpleasant consequences later.
4.
Getting something late is better than never getting it.
5.
Don’t form an opinion about people by their appearance.
Варианты ответов
- Don’t judge a book by its cover.
- It’s better to be safe than sorry.
- Actions speak louder than words.
- The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
- Better late than never.
Вопрос 9
What is a proverb?
Варианты ответов
- A proverb is a well-known phrase or sentence that gives advice or says something that is generally true.
- A proverb is a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own.
- A proverb is a piece of writing in which the words are arranged in separate lines, often ending in rhyme, and are chosen for their sound and for the images and ideas they suggest.
- A proverb is a written text that can be published in printed or electronic form.
Вопрос 10
Choose the existing proverbs from the list!
Варианты ответов
- A watermelon a day keeps the doctor away.
- A picture is worth a thousand words.
- Better never than late.
- Words speak louder than actions.
- It’s better to be safe than sorry.