Question

Choose the best proverb that corresponds to the given context.
Mr. Smith was rather lazy. He didn't like to work hard and always spared himself. He was sure that his father would support him all his life. But his father died and Mr. Smith had a miserable life.

• A. Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you.
• B. Speech is silver but silence is gold.
• C. No sweet without sweat.
• D. As the tree so the fruit.
• E. First think then speak.

Answer 1

The correct option is C No sweet without sweat.

Option C is the best proverb that suits the given context 'no sweet without sweat' means that you have to work hard for what you want.

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

'Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you' means don't go looking for trouble or problems, let them come to you.

'Speech is silver but silence is gold' means that discretion can be more valuable than the most eloquent words.

'As the tree, so the fruit' means that the quality of a tree is known by the quality of the fruits borne by the tree. This literally means that the tree should not be judged by its appearance but by the fruit which is generated by it.

'First think then speak' means that one should not blurt out anything without thinking about it.