10 Most Important Proverbs and Their Meanings – English Quiz

July 23, 2025 | priyanka

Q1. “Actions speak louder than words” means:

[A] Words are more powerful than action
[B] Doing is better than saying
[C] Speaking politely is important
[D] Words can heal

Q2. “A stitch in time saves nine” implies:

[A] Tailoring is important
[B] Fix problems early to avoid bigger trouble
[C] Sewing is difficult
[D] Time is money

Q3. “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch” suggests:

[A] Count everything carefully
[B] Avoid false hopes
[C] Chickens are unpredictable
[D] Farmers should wait

Q4. “Honesty is the best policy” means:

[A] Lying is sometimes needed
[B] Be honest always
[C] Be smart not honest
[D] Policy means truth

Q5. “Better late than never” tells us:

[A] Never be late
[B] Don’t do anything
[C] It’s better to do something late than not at all
[D] Early is best

Q6. “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” implies:

[A] Travel often
[B] Follow local customs
[C] Eat Italian food
[D] Be adventurous

Q7. “Look before you leap” advises:

[A] Jump always
[B] Take decisions carefully
[C] Run before jumping
[D] Act fast

Q8. “Too many cooks spoil the broth” means:

[A] Cooks are good
[B] Too many helpers ruin the job
[C] More food is better
[D] Cooking is tough

Q9. “Every cloud has a silver lining” tells us:

[A] Clouds are beautiful
[B] Hope in difficult times
[C] Silver is costly
[D] Weather changes fast

Q10. “Rome wasn’t built in a day” signifies:

[A] Rome is old
[B] Great work takes time
[C] History matters
[D] Nothing lasts forever