Choose the appropriate proverb to complete the sentence:-
Aruna refused to rush into a decision, believing in the saying, _____.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Look before you leap
The proverb "Look before you leap" means think carefully about the possible results before you act. Aruna refused to rush into a decision; taking time to think first is what this saying advises.
Example: Before investing all his savings, he decided to look before he leapt and study the company first.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: A leopard never changes its spots — Incorrect. This means a person's basic nature, especially a bad one, does not change. It is about character, not about careful decisions.
Example: He promised to stop lying, but a leopard never changes its spots.
Option 2: Too many cooks spoil the broth — Incorrect. This means when too many people work on the same task, they spoil it. Aruna is deciding on her own; no group is involved.
Example: Ten people tried to plan the party and it was a mess; too many cooks spoil the broth.
Option 3: The early bird catches the worm — Incorrect. This means those who act early or quickly get the advantage. It encourages acting fast, which is the opposite of Aruna's refusal to rush.
Example: She reached the sale at 7 a.m. and got the best deals; the early bird catches the worm.