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Match the first part of the following proverbs to their correct ending.

1. A bad beginning

a. is as good as a mile
b. is the devil's workshop
C. comes but once a year
d. makes a good ending

2. A fool and his money

a. are dangerous
b. makes great waste
c. are soon parted
d. empty men's purses

3. A penny saved

a. is half the cure
b. will not do
c. has a silver lining
d. is a penny gained

4. An ounce of prevention

a. is worth two tomorrows
b. is worth a pound of cure
c. makes great waste
d. is better than no bread

5. Flies are easier caught

a. in one basket
b. with a silver spoon in the mouth
c. with honey than with vinegar
d. while the iron is hot

6. Half a loaf

a. is better than no bread
b. catches the worm
c. may bind an elephant
d. is better than riches

7. Man proposes,

a. all lose
b. ceases to prosper
c. God disposes
d. repent at leisure

8. Procrastination is

a. the thief of time
b. worth two tomorrows
c. the best policy
d. worth doing well

9. Those who live in glass houses

a. stir up a hornet's nest
b. know which way the wind blows
c. are soon parked
d. should not throw stones

10. One man's meat

a. is another man's poison
b. is better than none at all
c. is best source
d. breaks the camel's back

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