Complete the clauses with the verbs from the box in the correct form, then match the

halves
of the superstitions.

If-clauses: be itch sweep walk (x2) break fly drop(x2)

Main clauses: follow marry make come(x2) bring take have die

If you break a mirror, a woman ______ to visit you.

If you ______ a fork, you ______ good luck all year.

If you ______ spoon, you ______ a trip.

If a bird ______into your house, it ______ good fortune.

If you ______ under someone's feet, seven years of bad luck ______.

If the first butterfly you see in the year ______

a man ______ to visit you.
white,

If a black cat ______ towards you, someone ______.

If a black cat ______ away, that person ______ never ______.

If the bottom of your feet ______ , it ______ the good luck with it.

What other superstitions do you know?

1. _______________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________________________

5. _______________________________________________________________________
 Key:

If you break a mirror, seven years of bad luck will follow.

If you drop a fork, a man will come to visit you.

If you drop spoon, a woman will come to visit you.

If a bird flies into your house, someone will die.

If you sweep under someone's feet, that person will never marry.

If the first butterfly you see in the year is white, you will have good luck all year.

If a black cat walks towards you, it will bring good fortune.

If a black cat walks away, it will take the good luck with it.

If the bottom of your feet itches, you will make a trip.