Ejercicios C1 : practicar Los proverbios en inglés

Estos ejercicios te ayudarán a interiorizar los proverbios en inglés más importantes, sus estructuras y los contextos culturales en los que se usan. Pon a prueba tu comprensión y tu capacidad de usarlos de forma auténtica.

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Ejercicio 1 : ¿Cuál es el proverbio correcto?

Elige la opción que completa correctamente el proverbio en inglés según su estructura y sentido tradicional.

1. Every cloud has a ___.
   • a) a dark side
   • b) a silver lining
   • c) a bright future
   • d) a golden edge
2. The early bird ___ the worm.
   • a) finds
   • b) hunts
   • c) catches
   • d) grabs
3. Don't judge a book ___.
   • a) by its title
   • b) by its author
   • c) by its cover
   • d) by its length
4. Actions speak louder ___.
   • a) than silence
   • b) than words
   • c) than promises
   • d) than intentions

Correction

1. Every cloud has a silver lining.
2. The early bird catches the worm.
3. Don't judge a book by its cover.
4. Actions speak louder than words.

Ejercicio 2 : Une el proverbio con su significado

Asocia cada proverbio en inglés con la explicación que mejor describe su significado cultural y metafórico.

1. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
2. A stitch in time saves nine.
3. The grass is always greener on the other side.
4. You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs.

• This proverb means that one should adapt to the customs and behaviors of the place or situation they are in.
• This proverb means that people tend to think others have it better than they do, even when that is not necessarily true.
• This proverb means that dealing with a problem early prevents it from becoming much bigger and harder to fix later.
• This proverb means that achieving something worthwhile inevitably requires some sacrifice or difficulty.

Correction

1. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. – This proverb means that one should adapt to the customs and behaviors of the place or situation they are in.
2. A stitch in time saves nine. – This proverb means that dealing with a problem early prevents it from becoming much bigger and harder to fix later.
3. The grass is always greener on the other side. – This proverb means that people tend to think others have it better than they do, even when that is not necessarily true.
4. You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs. – This proverb means that achieving something worthwhile inevitably requires some sacrifice or difficulty.

Ejercicio 3 : Completa los proverbios

Rellena el hueco con la palabra o expresión correcta para completar cada proverbio en inglés de forma auténtica.

1. Better late ___ never.
2. Too many cooks ___ the broth.
3. Look before you ___.
4. Practice ___ perfect.

Correction

1. Better late than never.
2. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
3. Look before you leap.
4. Practice makes perfect.