Question

Choose the best proverb that corresponds to the given context.
John was a very lazy pupil. During the school years he didn't learn his lessons and always played truant. When the examination time came he was also to take his exams. But, alas, he didn't pass them and he cried bitterly.

• A. Living dog is better than a dead man.
• B. The rotten apple injures its neighbours.
• C. The appetite comes with eating.
• D. A good beginning makes a good ending.
• E. You have made your bed and you must lie on it.

Answer 1

The correct option is E You have made your bed and you must lie on it.

Option E is the best proverb that suits the given context because 'you have made your bed and you must lie on it' means that one must accept the unpleasant results of something they have done.

'A live dog is better than a dead lion' means that it is better to be a living coward than a dead hero.

'The rotten apple injures its neighbours' is a warning that people of bad character corrupt all those with whom they come into contact

'The appetite comes with eating' means that desire or facility increases as an activity proceeds

'A good beginning makes a good ending' means that being well-prepared and focused at the start of something often leads to success.

Options A, B, C and D are incorrect because none of these proverbs suits the given context.