Name: ___________________________

Finish the Proverbs and Adages

Below are parts of common proverbs and adages. Write the missing piece.

1. _______________________________________ is mightier than the sword.

2. _______________________________________ is the best policy.

3. If the shoe fits, _______________________________________ .

4. _______________________________________ is a friend indeed.

5. The bigger they are, _______________________________________ .

6. _______________________________________ gathers no moss.

7. A watched pot _______________________________________.

8. _______________________________________ before you leap.

9. ______________________________________ are better than one.

10. Birds of a feather _______________________________________.

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Name: ___________________________
Key

Finish the Proverbs and Adages

Below are parts of common proverbs and adages. Write the missing piece.

1. _______________________________________
The pen
is mightier than the sword.
2. _______________________________________
Honesty
is the best policy.
3. If the shoe fits, _______________________________________
wear it
.
4. _______________________________________
A friend in need
is a friend indeed.
5. The bigger they are, _______________________________________
the harder they fall
.
6. _______________________________________
A rolling stone
gathers no moss.
7. A watched pot _______________________________________.
never boils
8. _______________________________________
Look
before you leap.
9. ______________________________________
Two heads
are better than one.
10. Birds of a feather _______________________________________.
flock together

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