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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)
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)
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)
Updated On: Jul 16, 2026
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Correct Answer: 3
Solution and Explanation
- Friend 1's "full moon" is an unrelated natural phenomenon with no idiomatic weight.
- Friend 2's "looney toon" is a modern cartoon phrase, out of place in an old rural saying.
- Friend 3's "silver spoon" is the genuine, idiomatic ending used in the well-known version of the proverb.
- Friend 4's "golden boon" sounds invented rather than traditional.
The correct answer is friend 3.
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