Question

Choose the best proverb that corresponds to the given context.
Mr. Brown was very afraid of the dentist. Once he had a terrible toothache, and couldn't sleep. The next day, he decided to go to the dentist and have his tooth extracted.

• A. While there is life there is hope.
• B. Where there is smoke, there is fire.
• C. Where there is a will, there's a way.
• D. An able sailor hails in stormy weather.
• E. Better face a danger than be always in fear.

Answer 1

The correct option is E Better face a danger than be always in fear.

Option E is the best proverb that suits the given context because 'better face a danger than be always in fear' means that one should not stay away from doing anything only because of fear.

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

'While there is life there is hope' means that as long as someone or something ailing is alive, there is hope for recovery.

'Where there is smoke, there is fire' means that when there are rumors or signs that something is true, it must be at least partly true.

'Where there is a will, there's a way' means that if someone has the desire and determination to do something, he or she can find a method for accomplishing it.

'An able sailor hails in stormy weather' means that only a person qualified ina skill can excel in it.