Explanation

The phrase implies that the neighbour is known for being dishonest or untrustworthy, which matches the word "deceiver" (someone who tricks or cheats others).

In proverbs or warnings, a "well-known deceiver" is someone with a reputation for deception, making others cautious in their dealings with them.

Explanation

“Bit through the ropes and set the elephants free” uses parallel structure.

Both verbs (“bit” and “set”) are in the same past tense form.

Explanation

The board of directors expressed their disappointment with the financial results

- Board of directors is a collective noun representing a group of people.  

- When talking about a group acting as individuals, we use a plural possessive pronoun.  

- Since the board consists of multiple directors, "their" is appropriate. 

Explanation

The teaching staff asked the principal, "What time would the meeting start?"

- Proper punctuation includes a comma before the quote, and the question mark inside the quotation marks.

- Also, “teaching” should not be capitalized unless it's a proper noun.

Explanation

- Subject: The teacher (singular)  

- Verb: must agree in number with the subject.  

"Give" is the base form (used with plural subjects or with "I/you/we/they").  

"Gives" is the singular present tense form (used with singular subjects like "he/she/it" or "the teacher").  

So,  

- The teacher gives (correct)