Idioms and proverbs are an essential part of our language and culture, adding color and creativity to our communication and often making conversations and writings more memorable. These quirky phrases provide a colorful and creative way to express thoughts and emotions. Often, they are rooted in history and tradition, and they offer a glimpse into the beliefs and values of a particular community. Whether you are a native speaker or are learning a new language, idioms and proverbs are a great way to expand your vocabulary and improve your understanding of the language.
In this quiz, we will explore some idioms and proverbs in the English language. You will be challenged to identify the missing word in various common expressions, plus some that may not be all that common. Whether you are an English language learner, a lover of wordplay, or simply looking to broaden your vocabulary, this quiz is sure to provide a fun and educational experience. So get ready to test your skills and expand your knowledge of idioms and proverbs!
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Can You Fill in Blanks for Common & Maybe Not-So-Common… Quiz Questions
Complete this proverb: Necessity is the ___ of invention.
Leader
Keeper
Scientist
Mother
Complete this saying: Barking dogs seldom ___.
Have good masters
Bite
Eat their plates clean
Grow fat
"An ___ and a ___." What should be in the blanks in this common expression?
Elephant and trainer
Octopus and tentacle
Arm and leg
Oxen and yoke
What word completes this idiom that can be used to describe a clumsy person: ___ fingers?
Saucy
Salt
Itchy
Butter
What word completes this expression that is used to describe filling and nutritious food: sticks to one's ___?
Tongue
Teeth
Mouth
Ribs
What word completes this idiom that means to deprive somebody of their livelihood: take the ___ out of someone's mouth?
Cake
Teeth
Food
Bread
What should be in the blanks for the phrase "two ___ in a ___"?
Peas and pod
Forks and dessert
Pigs and blanket
Rabbits and hutch
When you're distraught, someone may tell you to ___ yourself together.
Pull
Pry
Paste
Push
Complete this proverb: Give the ___ his due.
Devil
Warden
Grocer
Angel
The phrase "wild ___ chase" is used to describe a pursuit that is foolish or pointless.
Goat
Dog
Horse
Goose
You're at the halfway point! What word completes this idiom that describes a good, decent person: salt of the ___?
Stars
Sun
Earth
Moon
Can you finish this proverb? A rolling stone ___,
Is a music band
Will flatten everything
Gathers no moss
Is hard to stop
An involuntary response to something would be called a/an '___ jerk reaction'. Where on the body is this idiom referring to?
Eye
Thigh
Knee
Arm
Which liquid gives the correct ending to this saying? Blood is thicker than ___,
Oil
Wine
Water
Milk
Complete this proverb: Beauty is only ___ deep.
Dollar
Smile
Lipstick
Skin
While something good may happen, you still don't want to count your ___ before they hatch.
Eggs
Birds
Chickens
Penguins
Idiomatically, to get/have all your ___ in a row means to be well prepared or well organized.
Goats
Chickens
Ducks
Horses
Almost at the end, I promise. Complete this proverb: Great ___ think alike.
Dogs
Winds
Hearts
Minds
If you are attempting to compare unrelated things, you are comparing apples to ___.
Oranges
Peaches
Cherries
Bananas
And here's the final one: what's the dance mentioned in this saying? It takes two to ___.
Breakdance
Waltz
Flamenco
Tango
3 Comments
13/20, Ive never heard of some of these
17 / 20 – 85%, The ones I missed out on were ones I`ve never heard of.
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