Question

Complete the following proverb.
A) Practice makes a man _ _ _ _ _ _.
B) Perfect
C) Idle
D) Angry
E) Handsome

Answer 1

 Hint: A proverb is a short, well known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice.

Complete answer :
A proverb is a simple, concrete, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language. Here, we need to complete the given proverb.

Let us examine the options :
1) Option ‘a' is Perfect. If we do put in perfect in the given sentence, it will be completed and form a meaningful proverb. Practice makes a man perfect is a proverb which indicates that practice brings perfection in any work we are doing. Regular practice leads us towards success. Dedication towards work with regular practice put us into the achievement of our desired goals and perfection.
2) Option ‘b’ is Idle. When used in the given proverb, idle would not really be the answer because there is no such proverb.
3) Option ‘c’ is Angry. Angry cannot be the answer, as well, because there is no such proverb which says “Practice makes a man angry.”
4) Option ‘d’ is Handsome. This also cannot be the correct answer as proverbs are meaningful and advisable, unlike, “Practice makes a man handsome.”
As we have examined all the given proverbs, we know the answer. Perfect would be filled up in the given blank.

Hence, the correct answer is option ‘a’. The proverb is, Practice makes a man perfect.

Note: Proverbs may be metaphorical or literal, depending upon their types. This one was a literal proverb.