Question

Choose the best proverb that corresponds to the given context.
Nobody expected them to part so suddenly. They loved each other and they were to get married. One day he told her he was going to Italy on business. He stayed 2 years there. Meanwhile she completely forgot him and married Mr. Black, a rich man.

• A. A bad wound is cured, not a bad name.
• B. No news good news.
• C. As is the workman so is the work.
• D. Out of sight - out of mind.
• E. False friends are worse than open enemies.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Out of sight - out of mind.

Option D is the best proverb that suits the given context because 'out of sight- out of mind' means that you soon forget people or things that are no longer visible or present.

'A bad wound is cured, not a bad name' means that physical wounds can be treated and be healed but once you have a bad reputation, it will always follow you.

'No news good news' is said to make someone feel less worried when they have not received information about someone or something, because if something bad had happened, they would have been told about it.

'As is the workman so is the work' means that the work will be as good as the person who is doing it.

'False friends are worse than open enemies' means that it's better to know who your real enemies are rather than trust someone who pretends to be a friend but is capable of stabbing you in the back.

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