Let me work through this matching exercise carefully.
Column A contains proverbs/adages, and Column B contains their meanings. I need to match each proverb with its correct meaning.
1. "A fool and his money are soon parted." - This means if you're foolish with money, you'll lose it quickly. Looking at Column B, E says "If you are foolish with money, you will soon lose it." ✓ Match: 1-E
2. "The squeaking wheel gets greased." - This means the person who complains or makes noise gets attention/help. Looking at Column B, A says "Those who complain or protest get attention." ✓ Match: 2-A
3. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." - This means everyone has their own idea of what's beautiful. Looking at Column B, I says "Each person has their own idea of what is beautiful." ✓ Match: 3-I
4. "Every dog has its day." - This means everyone gets a chance at success/good luck at some point. Looking at Column B, B says "Everyone has good luck or success at some point." ✓ Match: 4-B
5. "Don't change horses in midstream." - This means don't make big changes halfway through something. Looking at Column B, G says "You will have problems if you change halfway through." ✓ Match: 5-G
6. "The grass is always greener on the other side of the hill." - This means people think others have it better than they do. Looking at Column B, J says "People often think that others are better off than they are." ✓ Match: 6-J
7. "Two wrongs don't make a right." - This means if someone does something bad to you, doing something bad back isn't right. Looking at Column B, C says "If a bad thing is done to you, don't do something bad as a response." ✓ Match: 7-C
8. "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." - This means being apart makes you appreciate someone more. Looking at Column B, F says "A person often realizes how much they care for someone when they are apart." ✓ Match: 8-F
9. "There is nothing new under the sun." - This means there's no such thing as a truly new idea. Looking at Column B, D says "There's no such thing as a new idea." ✓ Match: 9-D
10. "Time cures all ills." - This means over time, problems heal/disappear. Looking at Column B, H says "All pain and problems disappear over time." ✓ Match: 10-H
Final Answer:
1-E, 2-A, 3-I, 4-B, 5-G, 6-J, 7-C, 8-F, 9-D, 10-H
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adages and proverbs worksheet.
