What does 'Two wrongs don't make a right' mean?

Just because someone hurts you, doesn't mean you should hurt them back.

Always look left and right before crossing the road.

What does 'There is no such thing as a free lunch' mean?

You should always pay for your lunch.

You should eat breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Nothing is really free, they will want something from you.

What does 'The early bird catches the worm' mean?

Start early and you will do much better than those that start late.

Start late and you will do much better than those that start early.

Eat worms as they are good for you, full of protein.

Wake up early and hear the birds tweet.

What does 'Practise makes perfect' mean?

The more you try something, the worse you will be at it.

The more you try something, the better you will be at it.

What does 'Better late than never' mean?

Better to turn up than to not turn up at all.

What does 'A picture is worth a thousand words' mean?

Writing is better than any picture as stories are the best.

Take a picture of lots of words, maybe a thousand words.

A picture can show emotions and visions that can't be achieved through writing or speech.

What does 'People that live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones' mean?

Don't criticise other people, as nobody is perfect.

What does 'All good things must come to an end' mean?

Anything good must end - eventually.

What does 'You can't always get what you want' mean?

If you stamp your feet you might get something.

Don't complain if you don't get something because that's life!

If you don't want something then you get it.

You should write to Father Christmas.

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KS1 English Quiz: Proverbs | Key Stage 1

Support understanding of Proverbs using a KS1 English quiz with targeted questions for reading, grammar or writing practice.

Written by Dr. Emma ClarkeReviewed by Dr. Emma ClarkeUpdated 25 May 2026

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Topic: Proverbs

Questions: 10

Duration: 10 min

Difficulty: ★★ Medium

Focus: applying Proverbs with consistent method and answer precision.

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From a young age, children hear proverbs in everyday life and at first may not understand them. Becoming familiar with their meanings improves a child's comprehension and reasoning skills. See how much they know by playing this year 1 and year 2 KS1 English and Literacy quiz all about proverbs.

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