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Proverbs - Set 3

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    Figurative Language - Proverbs
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  • First come, first serve really means... a. Whoever arrives first, gets to pick first b. If you want to get good grades, study hard c. Everyone wants to win First Place in the contest
    a. Whoever arrives first, gets to pick first
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  • You cannot have your cake and eat it too really means... a. You can't have both cake and ice cream for dessert b. You don't always get everything you want c. Do your tasks a little at a time
    b. You don't always get everything you want
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  • One good turn deserves another really means... a. Let's exercise b. Thank you for the favor. I'll do a favor for you later c. It's my turn next
    b. Thank you for the favor. I'll do a favor for you later
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  • It is better to be safe than sorry really means... a. Be prepared b. The runner was very happy she was safe at first base c. Always say "sorry" when you make a mistake
    a. Be prepared
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  • The customer is always right really means... a. That customer never makes a mistake when buying something b. Listen to what your customers say about your business c. Most customers are left-handed
    b. Listen to what your customers say about your business
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  • The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence really means... a. My neighbor fertilizes her grass b. People often think others are better off than they are c. Always try to compare yourself to your neighbors
    b. People often think others are better off than they are
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  • Do unto others as you would have them do unto you really means... a. Treat others the way you want to be treated b. Make friends with nice people c. Work together as a group and you will accomplish a lot
    a. Treat others the way you want to be treated
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  • Slow and steady wins the race really means... a. Do not run too fast b. Go at an even pace to reach your goals c. This will be a long, long race
    b. Go at an even pace to reach your goals
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  • Half a loaf is better than none really means... a. Don't eat too much bread b. Having a little bit of something is better than not having anything at all c. Sharing with others makes you feel good
    b. Having a little bit of something is better than not having anything at all
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  • Haste makes waste really means... a. Don't waste time. Get busy. b. You should recycle trash as often as you can c. Don't do things too quickly or you might make too many simple mistakes
    c. Don't do things too quickly or you might make too many simple mistakes
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  • Home is where the heart is really means... a. I love to exercise in my house b. I love visiting the place where I grew up c. Home is the place you love to be and with the people you love
    c. Home is the place you love to be and with the people you love
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  • Two heads are better than one really means... a. Two people can think of more ideas than one person b. Having a lot of money is better than not having enough c. Always have a backup plan
    a. Two people can think of more ideas than one person
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