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Idioms/proverbs (fixed expression): Choose the word that best completes the sentence “Man does not live by ______ alone.” Select the standard word used in the proverb.

Q: Idioms/proverbs (fixed expression): Choose the word that best completes the sentence “Man does not live by ______ alone.” Select the standard word used in the proverb.

Background Common proverb: “Man does not live by bread alone,” meaning humans need more than material sustenance. Option analysis Bread — fixed, idiomatic choice.food/meals/diet — general terms but not the set proverb. Final Answer Bread

Difficulty: Easy

food
bread
meals
diet

Correct Answer: Bread

Explanation:

Background

Common proverb: “Man does not live by bread alone,” meaning humans need more than material sustenance.

Option analysis
Bread — fixed, idiomatic choice.food/meals/diet — general terms but not the set proverb.

Final Answer
Bread

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