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Primary 5 English: Proverbs & Sayings Practice
Real Primary 5 English questions on Proverbs & Sayings, pulled directly from the Olibits question bank — the same questions a child would actually see, not separately written for this page.
Curriculum alignment
English Language Syllabus, Primary (MOE, 2020 syllabus)
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Real Proverbs & Sayings practice questions
Danish's classmate always promised to help clean up after group projects but never actually did any of the work. "Actions speak louder than words," Danish finally told him. What does this saying mean?
Talking loudly helps you get things done faster.
What you do is more important than what you merely say you will do. ✓
You should always explain your actions to other people.
Words are more powerful than actions.
"Actions speak louder than words" means what you do is more important than what you merely say you will do, matching Danish calling out his classmate's empty promises.
Before jumping into the unfamiliar river during the school hike, Kai's guide made him check the water depth and current first. "Look before you leap," the guide reminded the group. What does this saying mean?
Leaping is always safer than walking.
It is important to admire the scenery while travelling.
Think carefully about the consequences before doing something risky. ✓
Always jump quickly to save time.
"Look before you leap" means think carefully about the consequences before doing something risky, matching the guide's caution about the river.
Mei Ling almost skipped the plain-looking library book with the worn cover, but it turned out to be her favourite story of the year. "Don't judge a book by its cover," the librarian reminded her, smiling. What does this saying mean?
Don't decide what someone or something is like based only on its appearance. ✓
Judging other people is never allowed.
Books with plain covers are usually boring.
You should always read the cover of a book carefully.
"Don't judge a book by its cover" means don't decide what someone or something is like based only on its appearance, matching the surprisingly good story inside the plain book.
When Kai's bicycle broke down far from home, it was his neighbour - not his classmates who usually asked to borrow his toys - who came to help him push it home. "A friend in need is a friend indeed," Kai's father said. What does this saying mean?
A person who helps you when you are in trouble is a true friend. ✓
It is best to avoid friends who are in difficulty.
Friends who never ask for anything are the best kind.
You should only be friends with people who need help.
"A friend in need is a friend indeed" means a person who helps you when you are in trouble is a true friend, matching how the neighbour helped Kai.