Using a proverb appropriately
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Find proverbs for these situations: a) someone reached a result by long patience; b) unity prevailed.
a) “Sabr qilgan murodiga yetar” (the patient reaches his aim); b) “Birlashgan o‘zar, birlashmagan to‘zar” (the united prevail, the divided fall apart).
2
Write a short thought of 4–5 sentences including a proverb; punctuate the quotation correctly.
Check: the quotation marks, comma and dash (or a colon after the author’s words) must be correct and the proverb must fit the situation.
3
Explain the meaning of “Mehnatning tagi – rohat” and “Yaxshi so‘z – jon ozig‘i” in your own words.
The first: work eventually brings well-being; the second: a kind word gives a person strength and spirit.
4
Find two seemingly contradictory proverbs and write in which situation each is appropriate.
For example: “Temirni qizig‘ida bos” – when a quick decision is needed; “Yetti o‘lchab, bir kes” – when a mistake would be costly.
5
Why is it not good to overuse proverbs in speech? Write 2–3 sentences.
Because speech becomes artificial and stereotyped, and ready-made phrases replace one’s own thought and lively expression.