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Proverbs For Kids Trivia Quiz

Simply select the correct missing word or words to complete the well-known proverbs!

A multiple-choice quiz by ClarkyB. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
ClarkyB

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
382,480

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1586

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (8/10), Jennifer5 (10/10), Guest 92 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. A rolling stone gathers no _____. Hint

moss

dirt

beetles

momentum

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Question 2 of 10

2. Too many _____ spoil the broth. Hint

chickens

chefs

croutons

cooks

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Question 3 of 10

3. A watched pot never _____. Hint

boils

ends

says "hi"

fills

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Question 4 of 10

4. A _____ in the hand is worth two in the bush. Hint

finger

penny

bird

stick

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Question 5 of 10

5. Every _____ has a silver lining. Hint

piece of paper

halo

necklace

cloud

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Question 6 of 10

6. Fine words butter no _____. Hint

bread

parsnips

toast

baked potatoes

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Question 7 of 10

7. A _____ in time saves nine. Hint

witch

switch

ditch

stitch

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Question 8 of 10

8. _____ is golden. Hint

Butter

Silence

The sun

Gold

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Question 9 of 10

9. The early bird catches the _____. Hint

train

ball

cold

worm

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Question 10 of 10

10. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but _____ will never hurt me. Hint

names / words

mum / dad

branches / rocks

cats / dogs

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Nov 14 2024 : Guest 174: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A rolling stone gathers no _____.

Answer: moss

This saying refers to someone who is constantly moving around and/or changing their circumstances (e.g. job), therefore has no responsibilities, but also has no real advancement in life.

2. Too many _____ spoil the broth.

Answer: cooks

This saying suggests that if too many people are involved in doing something, that thing will most likely not be done very well.

3. A watched pot never _____.

Answer: boils

This saying means that if you are waiting for something to happen it seems like it takes forever.

4. A _____ in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Answer: bird

This saying means that it is often better to have a certain lesser amount now than take the risk of having a less certain greater amount later.

5. Every _____ has a silver lining.

Answer: cloud

This saying suggests that every bad situation has some good aspect associated with it.

6. Fine words butter no _____.

Answer: parsnips

This saying means that the use of empty words or flattery achieves nothing.

7. A _____ in time saves nine.

Answer: stitch

This saying suggests that putting in timely effort will prevent more work later on.

8. _____ is golden.

Answer: Silence

This saying means that in certain circumstances sometimes saying nothing is preferable to speaking.

9. The early bird catches the _____.

Answer: worm

This saying suggests that if you prepare well and put in due effort, you will be rewarded with success.

10. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but _____ will never hurt me.

Answer: names / words

This saying is sometimes used in response to an insult to advise that the unkind names or words that have been used have not had any effect on the person being insulted.

Source: Author ClarkyB

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