Practise and consolidate your learning by completing our activities. In the first one
you need to find the proverb that most appropriately fits each of the situations. Use
the Proverb Notebook in the Study Notes for this episode to help you.
ACTIVITY 1
Question 1:
Why dont you try Pilates for your bad back? It might help.
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I wouldnt be planning the trip with friends in your dream Audi until the
bank approves your car loan.
Question 2:
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Why are you complaining about the view! Theyre letting you live in the flat
gratis while theyre away.
Question 3:
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Though I didnt get into medical school, engineering has given me the
opportunity to work and travel the world over.
Question 4:
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Question 5:
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Question 6:
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Question 7:
It was a sad sight to see my neighbours arguing again in the front yard for
all to hear.
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Question 8:
By swearing back at him, did you think you improved the situation?
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I was going to step in and say something, but realised it was better not to
because I wouldve made her feel worse.
Question 9:
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Question 10:
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ACTIVITY 2
Complete the proverb by matching the phrase in the left-hand column with the right.
The first one has been done for you.
1. when it rains
2. to err is human
3. first come
4. waste not
5. once bitten
6. no news
7. where theres a will
8. no pain
9. forewarned
10. two heads
is good news
are better than one
theres a way
first served
is forearmed
it pours
want not
to forgive, divine
twice shy
no gain
ACTIVITY 3
Using the map provided choose the correct spatial preposition from the box to
complete the sentences.
on
below
above
to the left
surrounded by
in
across
from
to the right
between
next to
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ACTIVITY 3 - CONTINUED
Question 1:
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ANSWERS ACTIVITY 1
Find the proverb, which most appropriately fits each of the situations. Use the
Proverb Notebook in the Study Notes for this episode to help you.
1. Why dont you try Pilates for your bad back? It might help.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
2. I wouldnt be planning the trip with friends in your dream Audi until the bank
approves your car loan.
Dont count your chickens before theyre hatched.
3. Why are you complaining about the view! Theyre letting you live in the flat gratis
while theyre away.
Dont look a gift horse in the mouth.
4. Though I didnt get into medical school, engineering has given me the opportunity
to work and travel the world over.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
5. Have you noticed Janets got the same hairstyle as you?
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
6. The government always talks about upgrading the highway, especially after
another horrendous accident. This has been going on for years. It's time they
actually did something.
Actions speak louder than words.
7. It was a sad sight to see my neighbours arguing again in the front yard for all to
hear.
Dont wash your dirty linen in public.
8. By swearing back at him, did you think you improved the situation?
Two wrongs dont make a right.
9. I was going to step in and say something, but realised it was better not to
because I wouldve made her feel worse.
Speech is silver but, silence is golden.
10. We should get to the stadium early so we can get a good seat.
The early bird catches the worm.
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ANSWERS ACTIVITY 2
Complete the proverb by matching the phrase in the left-hand column with the right.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
ANSWERS ACTIVITY 3
Using the map provided choose the correct spatial preposition from the box to
complete the sentences.
on
below
above
surrounded by
in
to the right
between
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to the left
across from
next to