5647bf1429f120de851a4ca436fb1d3c115 proverbs i pt 1 2 proverb game

Task 1.
I cut off the
real ending of
these
proverbs. Can
you finish
them to
create your
very own
proverbs?
They can be
either funny
or wise.

Task 2. Which proverb would make sense with which ending below?
… helps you out.
… as long as there’s Coke in the fridge
… getting up in the morning, it’s Monday

… to give up
… say little
… do a tug-of-war

… hates to be chained
… in an old car
… go to church
… will eat fast


TASK 2. SOLUTIONS
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A friend in need … HELPS YOU OUT.
Great talkers … SAY LITTLE.
It's never too late … TO GIVE UP.
God helps those who … GO TO CHURCH.
We never miss the water … AS LONG AS THERE’S COKE IN THE FRIDGE.
A hungry man … WILL EAT FAST.
It takes two to … DO A TUG-OF-WAR.
It's no use … GETTING UP IN THE MORNING, IT’S MONDAY.
Every one can find fault … IN AN OLD CAR.
10. Every dog … HATES TO BE CHAINED.


THE ‘REAL’ PROVERBS
1. A friend in need … IS A FRIEND INDEED.
Meaning: This means that a friend who helps you when you really need help is
a true friend.
2. A hungry man … IS AN ANGRY MAN.
Meaning: One who does not get what he needs is a frustrated person and will
be provoked to rage very easily
3. It takes two to … MAKE A QUARREL.
Meaning: An argument is never only one person's fault.; If the other person

refuses to participate, there cannot be an argument.

Sue: I think Dan ought to apologize for arguing with me.
Mother: I think it's not just his fault. It takes two to make a quarrel, dear.
Maybe you ought to apologize to him.
4. It's never too late … TO MEND.
Meaning: You're never too old to change your ways. Learning is always possible.
5. Great talkers … ARE LITTLE DOERS.
Meaning: Most of those people who talk a lot and are always teaching others
usually do not do much work.
6. We never miss the water … TILL THE WELL RUNS DRY .
Meaning: People are not grateful for what they have until they lose it.

Jill: I never realized what a good friend Jeanie was until she moved away.
Jane: You never miss the water till the well runs dry.
7. Every dog … HAS ITS DAY.
Meaning: Everyone gets a chance eventually.

Don't worry, you'll get chosen for the team. Every dog has its day. You may
become famous someday. Every dog has his day.
8. It's no use … CRYING OVER SPILT MILK.
Meaning: Do not be upset about making a mistake, since you cannot change
that now.

I know you don't like your new haircut, but you can't change it now. It's no
use crying over spilled milk. OK, so you broke the drill I lent you. Don't cry
over spilled milk.
9. God helps those who … HELP THEMSELVES.
Meaning: You cannot depend solely on divine help, but must work yourself to
get what you want.

You can't spend your days waiting for a good job to find you. God helps
those that help themselves. If you want a better education, start studying.
God helps those who help themselves.
10. Every one can find fault, … FEW CAN DO BETTER.
Meaning: It is easier to find fault in other people's actions or methods than to
do it properly or correctly.