Question

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)

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 3

Step 1: Identify the task → Four friends (1, 2, 3, and 4) are each quoting a version of an English proverb about swarms in different months. We must determine who quoted the correct traditional proverb.
Step 2: Recall the authentic proverb → The well-known English proverb goes: “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.”
Step 3: Compare each friend’s version:
- Friend 1: Uses “full moon” for June — incorrect.
- Friend 2: Uses “looney toon” for June — clearly incorrect and nonsensical.
- Friend 3: Uses “silver spoon” for June — this matches the authentic proverb.
- Friend 4: Uses “golden boon” for June — incorrect.
Step 4: Conclude correctness → Since the original version uses “silver spoon,” Friend 3 is the one who quoted the proverb correctly.
Step 5: Apply the formatting rule → The answer must be given without spaces, so we present it simply as the numeral.
FinalAnswer:3