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
Mother
Scientist
Complete this saying: Barking dogs seldom ___.
Grow fat
Eat their plates clean
Bite
Have good masters
"An ___ and a ___." What should be in the blanks in this common expression?
Elephant and trainer
Arm and leg
Oxen and yoke
Octopus and tentacle
What word completes this idiom that can be used to describe a clumsy person: ___ fingers?
Butter
Itchy
Saucy
Salt
What word completes this expression that is used to describe filling and nutritious food: sticks to one's ___?
Tongue
Ribs
Teeth
Mouth
What word completes this idiom that means to deprive somebody of their livelihood: take the ___ out of someone's mouth?
Food
Bread
Teeth
Cake
What should be in the blanks for the phrase "two ___ in a ___"?
Rabbits and hutch
Pigs and blanket
Peas and pod
Forks and dessert
When you're distraught, someone may tell you to ___ yourself together.
Push
Pry
Paste
Pull
Complete this proverb: Give the ___ his due.
Angel
Devil
Warden
Grocer
The phrase "wild ___ chase" is used to describe a pursuit that is foolish or pointless.
Dog
Goose
Goat
Horse
You're at the halfway point! What word completes this idiom that describes a good, decent person: salt of the ___?
Sun
Stars
Moon
Earth
Can you finish this proverb? A rolling stone ___,
Is a music band
Is hard to stop
Will flatten everything
Gathers no moss
An involuntary response to something would be called a/an '___ jerk reaction'. Where on the body is this idiom referring to?
Thigh
Arm
Eye
Knee
Which liquid gives the correct ending to this saying? Blood is thicker than ___,
Water
Wine
Milk
Oil
Complete this proverb: Beauty is only ___ deep.
Smile
Lipstick
Skin
Dollar
While something good may happen, you still don't want to count your ___ before they hatch.
Penguins
Eggs
Birds
Chickens
Idiomatically, to get/have all your ___ in a row means to be well prepared or well organized.
Horses
Ducks
Goats
Chickens
Almost at the end, I promise. Complete this proverb: Great ___ think alike.
Hearts
Dogs
Winds
Minds
If you are attempting to compare unrelated things, you are comparing apples to ___.
Peaches
Oranges
Cherries
Bananas
And here's the final one: what's the dance mentioned in this saying? It takes two to ___.
Tango
Waltz
Flamenco
Breakdance
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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