Multiple choice

Directions: Given below is a proverb with a blank space. Choose the appropriate word and complete the proverb.

Drowning man catches at a _____

  1. water

  2. straw

  3. bank

  4. earth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The proverb 'A drowning man catches at a straw' means that a person in a desperate situation will grasp at any small hope or opportunity, even if it is unlikely to help.

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