Question

only 4 questions

1)
A proverb is a short, witty statement that expresses a common truth. American author Mark Twain was famous for using proverbs in his writing. He once said, "It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." What does this mean?
A) It is better to look foolish than to look wise.
B) When you speak, your words make you look foolish and doubtful.
C) Keeping your mouth shut will make you look like a fool.
D) It is better to remain silent than to say something foolish.

2)
A proverb is a short, witty statement that expresses a common truth. Benjamin Franklin was famous for many of them. He once said, "Fish and visitors smell after three days." What does this mean?
A) After three days, you should throw away fish and kick out visitors.
B) Fish should be eaten with visitors within three days of catching it.
C) Take a bath when you visit other people's houses. If you don't, you will smell like fish.
D) Be careful not to overstay your welcome when you visit other people.

3)
An idiom is an expression with a figurative meaning. What does the idiom "bite your tongue" mean?
A) Don't talk.
B) Try not to bite your tongue.
C) It hurts when you bite your tongue.
D) Don't bite your tongue when you chew.

4)
What is meant by the idiom, "bite your tongue" used in this sentence?

I was about to say something that would embarrass my mother, when she told me to bite my tongue.
A) to go far away
B) to injure one's own self
C) to stop talking instantly
D) to say something embarrassing

Answer 1

1)- D)

2)- D)

3)- A)

4)- C)

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Answer 2

1). A - It. is better to look foolish than to look wise.

2). D - Be careful not to overstay your welcome when you visit other people.

3). A - Don't ask.

4). C - To stop talking instantly.