Expansion of Ideas and Proverbs MCQs

1. : What does “A stitch in time saves nine” mean?
(A) Sewing is an important skill
(B) Timely action prevents bigger problems
(C) You should always fix your clothes
(D) Take nine stitches to finish work

2. : In expanding a proverb into a paragraph, what should be the first step?
(A) Add unrelated stories
(B) Define the proverb clearly
(C) Use difficult vocabulary
(D) Make it humorous

3. : Which of the following proverbs emphasizes the value of hard work?
(A) Rome was not built in a day
(B) All that glitters is not gold
(C) Look before you leap
(D) A rolling stone gathers no moss

4. : What is the main idea behind the proverb “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch”?
(A) Raise chickens carefully
(B) Be optimistic always
(C) Don’t make plans based on assumptions
(D) Chickens are unpredictable

5. : When expanding a proverb, what should you include to support the idea?
(A) Personal opinions only
(B) Quotes and unrelated facts
(C) Examples, explanations, and stories
(D) Fancy vocabulary

6. : “Actions speak louder than words” teaches us that:
(A) Talking is more powerful than doing
(B) What we do is more important than what we say
(C) Silence is always better
(D) Writing is stronger than speech

7. : What is the main purpose of expansion of ideas in writing?
(A) To make a sentence longer
(B) To decorate writing with idioms
(C) To explain, illustrate, and reflect on the meaning
(D) To write poetry

8. : Which proverb means that people who talk less often achieve more?
(A) The early bird catches the worm
(B) Still waters run deep
(C) Time and tide wait for none
(D) When in Rome, do as the Romans do

9. : When expanding the idea “Honesty is the best policy,” the writer should:
(A) Talk about fashion and style
(B) Include a story where honesty solves a problem
(C) Add jokes to entertain
(D) Use only dictionary definitions

10. : What is the best title for a paragraph based on the idea “No pain, no gain”?
(A) Importance of Sleep
(B) Success Comes Without Effort
(C) Hard Work Leads to Success
(D) The Joy of Doing Nothing