Explanations + Quiz
3 English Proverbs:
- It takes two to tango
This means that in a situation or problem, both people involved share the responsibility. If something goes wrong, it is not just one person’s fault; both people play a part. - Great minds think alike
This means that smart or creative people often have the same ideas or thoughts. When two people think of the same solution or idea, it is seen as a good thing. - Actions speak louder than words
This means that what people do is more important than what they say. If someone claims they will do something, their actions show their true intentions more clearly than their words.
Extra Practice
9-Question Quiz:
Instructions: Read the situation and choose the correct proverb someone would say.
1. Situation: Two friends are arguing about a mistake they made together.
a) “It takes two to tango.”
b) “Great minds think alike.”
c) “Actions speak louder than words.”
2. Situation: You and your friend come up with the same idea for a project at the same time.
a) “Actions speak louder than words.”
b) “Great minds think alike.”
c) “It takes two to tango.”
3. Situation: Someone says they want to help but never actually helps out when needed.
a) “Great minds think alike.”
b) “Actions speak louder than words.”
c) “It takes two to tango.”
4. Situation: You and your partner both contributed to planning a surprise party, and it was successful.
a) “Great minds think alike.”
b) “It takes two to tango.”
c) “Actions speak louder than words.”
5. Situation: You hear someone promise to donate to charity but never actually does it.
a) “It takes two to tango.”
b) “Actions speak louder than words.”
c) “Great minds think alike.”
6. Situation: Two friends both come up with a brilliant idea for a new app.
a) “It takes two to tango.”
b) “Actions speak louder than words.”
c) “Great minds think alike.”
7. Situation: Your coworker talks a lot about how they will work harder, but their work does not show it.
a) “Great minds think alike.”
b) “Actions speak louder than words.”
c) “It takes two to tango.”
8. Situation: A couple argues over who is responsible for a disagreement in their relationship.
a) “Great minds think alike.”
b) “It takes two to tango.”
c) “Actions speak louder than words.”
9. Situation: You notice that a team claims they want to succeed but don’t put in the effort.
a) “Actions speak louder than words.”
b) “Great minds think alike.”
c) “It takes two to tango.”
Answers:
- a) “It takes two to tango.”
- b) “Great minds think alike.”
- b) “Actions speak louder than words.”
- b) “It takes two to tango.”
- b) “Actions speak louder than words.”
- c) “Great minds think alike.”
- b) “Actions speak louder than words.”
- b) “It takes two to tango.”
- a) “Actions speak louder than words.”