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Proverbs and sayings Meaning

18. Out of the frying pan and R Being proactive and taking action early leads
into the fire. to success.
19. One man’s loss is another S If you wrong someone, you will be wronged
man’s gain. in the future. Karma!
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20. Where there’s a will, T Achieving great things takes time and
there’s a way. patience; success requires persistent effort
over time.

Adapted from http://onlineteachersuk/english-proverbs/ retrieved on the 22/04/2024

1. Match the sayings and proverbs in Column A with their meanings in Column B.
Then, make a brief oral presentation in front of the class on each chosen saying
or proverb, providing one scenario from real life.
2. Examine the meanings of various African proverbs and sayings from different
countries and discuss their relevance to your community.
3. Prepare a list of 50 - 100 English language proverbs and sayings with their
meanings. Then, share them with the class to enhance your mastery of English
proverbs and sayings.

(b) Study the following dialogue paying attention to the italicised words. Then, think
critically, using the guiding questions provided after the dialogue.

Feruzi: Hey, Sada, how was your weekend?

Sada: It was great, I guess. I spent most of it studying for the
upcoming exams.

Feruzi: Oh? That sounds... interesting.
Sada: Yeah, well, it’s not as exciting as going out with friends or
anything.
Feruzi: Well, at least you’re dedicated. Some people might consider it
boring, but I admire your commitment.
Sada: Thanks, Feruzi. I appreciate it.

1. What meaning do you get from the italicised words in the following sentences?
(i) “I spent most of it studying for the upcoming exams.”
(ii) “Oh? That sounds... interesting.”
(iii) “Some people might consider it boring, but I admire you for that
commitment.”
2. What other meaning(s) can be discerned from the context of the dialogue for
each of the italicised words?
3. What are the denotative and connotative meanings of those italicised words?

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