Explanations + Practice
English Proverbs:
- The apple never falls far from the tree
This means that children often resemble their parents in behavior, personality, or looks. They are usually similar to their family. - Rome wasn’t built in a day
This means that big or important things take time to achieve. You can’t rush a process that needs careful work and patience. - The pen is mightier than the sword
This means that writing and ideas are more powerful than violence. Words can create change, while force often leads to conflict.
9-Question Quiz:
Instructions: Read the situation and choose the correct proverb someone would say.
1. Situation: You notice that a child has the same kind of smile and laugh as their parent.
a) “The pen is mightier than the sword.”
b) “The apple never falls far from the tree.”
c) “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
2. Situation: Your friend is frustrated because their project isn’t finished yet, and you remind them that good things take time.
a) “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
b) “The apple never falls far from the tree.”
c) “The pen is mightier than the sword.”
3. Situation: A famous author writes a powerful book that changes people’s minds and inspires them to act.
a) “The pen is mightier than the sword.”
b) “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
c) “The apple never falls far from the tree.”
4. Situation: You see a young artist who draws just like their mother, who is also an artist.
a) “The apple never falls far from the tree.”
b) “The pen is mightier than the sword.”
c) “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
5. Situation: Your friend wants to lose weight and is getting upset because it’s taking a long time. You tell them to be patient.
a) “The pen is mightier than the sword.”
b) “The apple never falls far from the tree.”
c) “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
6. Situation: A child acts just like their father, often using the same jokes and phrases.
a) “The pen is mightier than the sword.”
b) “The apple never falls far from the tree.”
c) “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
7. Situation: You remind your friend that a peaceful protest can lead to change instead of using violence.
a) “The apple never falls far from the tree.”
b) “The pen is mightier than the sword.”
c) “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
8. Situation: A new city is being built, but it’s taking many years to complete.
a) “The pen is mightier than the sword.”
b) “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
c) “The apple never falls far from the tree.”
9. Situation: You see that a teenager has the same interests as their parents, like reading and hiking.
a) “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
b) “The pen is mightier than the sword.”
c) “The apple never falls far from the tree.”
Answers:
- b) “The apple never falls far from the tree.”
- a) “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
- a) “The pen is mightier than the sword.”
- a) “The apple never falls far from the tree.”
- a) “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
- b) “The apple never falls far from the tree.”
- b) “The pen is mightier than the sword.”
- b) “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
- c) “The apple never falls far from the tree.”