Proverbs and Riddles

The proverb 'A bad workman always blames his tools' means incompetent people blame their tools/equipment instead of taking responsibility for their own poor work. Option C 'Blames' correctly completes this saying, which has existed since at least the 13th century.

This completes to 'A barber does not shave himself,' which is a reference to the famous Barber paradox in logic (a barber who shaves all those who do not shave themselves). Option A correctly provides the occupation-action pair that creates this logical puzzle. While barbers physically can shave themselves, this is testing knowledge of the logical paradox.

The sentence 'A Beautiful thing is never perfect' suggests that nothing truly beautiful can be flawless. Option C 'Beautiful' is the correct adjective choice. The statement aligns with the aesthetic concept that perfection can be boring, while beauty often lies in subtle imperfections and character.

This completes to 'A big nose never spoiled a handsome face,' a proverb suggesting that a prominent nose doesn't ruin an otherwise attractive appearance. Option D 'nose' fits the facial feature context. The saying emphasizes that overall attractiveness matters more than individual features.

The proverb 'Creditors have better memories than debtors' means those who are owed money remember debts much longer than those who owe money. Option A 'Better' is the comparative adjective that correctly completes this saying about financial relationships and human nature.

The sentence 'Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names' means that while good people physically pass away, their reputation and legacy live on forever. Option B 'kill' is correct - 'kill' is more powerful and metaphorically appropriate than 'erase'. This is testing vocabulary choice in a proverbial context.

The proverb 'What the eye does not admire, the heart does not desire' means we don't emotionally crave things we don't visually appreciate or notice. Option D (eye, heart) correctly pairs these organs - the eye represents physical perception and the heart represents emotional desire. This is about the connection between observation and longing.

The phrase 'Forbidden fruit is sweet' alludes to the Biblical story of Eden and human psychology - things that are prohibited often seem more appealing. Option A 'Fruit' correctly completes this well-known expression. The saying refers to how restriction increases desire.

The idiom 'Never look a gift horse in the mouth' means don't be ungrateful or critical when receiving a gift. Option C 'Horse' completes this saying, which comes from the practice of checking a horse's teeth to determine its age and value. The proverb teaches gratitude and acceptance of gifts.

The idiom 'Give him an inch and he'll take a yard' means if you give someone a small concession, they'll demand much more. Option D 'inch' completes this saying about unreasonable demands. The contrast between the small 'inch' and large 'yard' (3 feet) emphasizes how entitlement escalates.

The proverb 'Better to be a fool than a knave' means it's better to be simple-minded than dishonest or deceitful. A knave is a scoundrel or unprincipled person, while a fool is merely lacking in wisdom. This proverbial wisdom values innocence over malice.

The proverb 'A wise teacher makes learning a joy' emphasizes that great educators transform education from a chore into an enjoyable experience. A good teacher engages students naturally. This option completes the proverb with a positive outcome of wise teaching.

This is a playful proverb: 'Love and eggs are best when they are fresh.' It draws a humorous parallel between romantic love and perishable food, suggesting both lose their appeal over time. The proverb appears in various forms in English literature.

This refers to the saying 'The most dangerous food is wedding cake' - not because of calories, but because it leads to marriage, a life-altering commitment. It's humorous proverbial wisdom about the seriousness of marriage. The 'danger' is metaphorical, referring to the life consequences.

This refers to the traditional saying about wedding emotions: women cry before the wedding (from nervousness, anticipation, stress about arrangements) while men may cry after (emotional impact, realization). It captures different emotional timelines around marriage.

Dogs are not naturally cannibalistic - they do not eat other dogs. While they eat meat, grass, fruits, and many other things, cannibalism is not normal dog behavior. This is a straightforward fact about canine behavior.