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Summative Mastery Quiz

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Part 1: The Phrase Filter

Circle whether the phrase is an Idiom (colorful language) or an Adage/Proverb (general truth or advice).

1. "Slow and steady wins the race."

Idiom Adage

2. "To let the cat out of the bag."

Idiom Adage

3. "Better safe than sorry."

Idiom Adage

Part 2: Deep Meanings

Match the proverb to its true meaning.

4 "Don't cry over spilled milk."

5 "Make hay while the sun shines."

6 "All that glitters is not gold."

A. Take advantage of a good opportunity while it lasts.

B. Something might look valuable or good on the outside but be worthless on the inside.

C. Don't get upset about small mistakes or problems that have already happened and cannot be fixed.

Part 3: The Sage's Solution

Scenario: Liam wants to join the Robotics Club. He is nervous because he has never built a robot before and thinks he might fail. What proverb would you tell Liam to encourage him?

A. Honesty is the best policy.

B. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

C. Many hands make light work.

D. Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

Explain WHY you chose that proverb:

Part 4: Final Reflection

In your own words, why do you think cultures use proverbs and adages to pass down wisdom instead of just writing long instruction books?

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