Interesting Things for ESL Students
Commonly-Used Proverbs - Randomly Chosen
Proverbs are well-known short sayings.
By Charles I. Kelly & Lawrence E. Kelly
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  1. Virtue is its ___ reward.

  2. As soon as man is born ___ begins to die.

  3. Nothing succeeds ___ success.

  4. The end justifies ___ means.

  5. Ignorance of the law excuses ___ man.

  6. Spare the rod and spoil ___ child.

  7. First come, ___ served.

  8. The grass is always greener on the ___ side of the fence.

  9. April showers brings ___ flowers.

  10. A man is known by ___ friends.

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