Memory Lane Therapy presents the “Famous Phrases Quiz for Seniors”! Test the knowledge of residents in aged care with these popular phrases and sayings we have put together especially for activity coordinators to share over morning tea or during any time of the day you would like to get your group talking.
There is an A4 printable version of the quiz found via the link at the bottom of this page.
Suggested introduction for the page
I love using familiar phrases in a group because they are easy to read aloud and often lead to a little conversation. This short quiz is suitable for morning tea, a group activity, or whenever you have a few spare minutes. Read the beginning of each phrase and pause to let residents complete it. The answers are written directly below each question for the facilitator to read after everyone has had a turn.
Residents can answer individually, call out as a group, or work together with a partner. There is no need to complete all 25 questions in one sitting—simply choose a selection that suits the time available.
Ready? Answer the Famous Phrases Quiz
Below, you’ll find incomplete phrases with missing words, and your task is to select the correct missing word from the options provided. Let’s get started!
- A picture is worth a thousand…
Answer: Words
- Better late than…
Answer: Never
- Actions speak louder than…
Answer: Words
- Every cloud has a silver…
Answer: Lining
- The early bird catches the…
Answer: Worm
- You can’t judge a book by its…
Answer: Cover
- When in Rome, do as the Romans…
Answer: Do
- Practice makes…
Answer: Perfect
- Two heads are better than…
Answer: One
- The grass is always greener on the other…
Answer: Side
- A friend in need is a friend…
Answer: Indeed
- All that glitters is not…
Answer: Gold
- A bird in the hand is worth two in the…
Answer: Bush
- Don’t put all your eggs in one…
Answer: Basket
- Where there’s a will, there’s a…
Answer: Way
- Honesty is the best…
Answer: Policy
- Laughter is the best…
Answer: Medicine
- The apple doesn’t fall far from the…
Answer: Tree
- What goes around comes…
Answer: Around
- Rome wasn’t built in a…
Answer: Day
- Love conquers…
Answer: All
- Don’t bite the hand that…
Answer: Feeds you
- Once in a blue…
Answer: Moon
- It’s raining cats and…
Answer: Dogs
- A stitch in time saves…
Answer: Nine
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