Question 95

Four friends 1, 2, 3 and 4 are arguing on who is right in stating an English proverb.
1. states that the correct proverb is "A swarm in May is worth a load of hay; a swarm in June is worth a full moon; but a swarm in July is not worth a fly."
2. states that the proverb is "A swarm in May is worth a load of hay; a swarm in June is worth a looney toon; but a swarm in July is not worth a fly."
3. states the proverb as "A swarm in May is worth a load of hay; a swarm in June is worth a silver spoon ; but a swarm in July is not worth a fly."
4. states that the proverb actually is "A swarm in May is worth a load of hay; a swarm in June is worth a golden boon; but a swarm in July is not worth a fly."
Who is correct in stating the proverb?
(Note:- DO NOT include spaces in your answer)


Correct Answer: 3

Solution

Correct proverb: A swarm in May is worth a load of hay; a swarm in June is worth a silver spoon ; but a swarm in July is not worth a fly.

Answer is 3.


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