Friendship is Like Money

1. Friendship is like money. It is easier to make than to keep. Sincere friends are rare, and we treasure friendships.

VOCABULARY
• Words that have similar meanings are synonyms. Look at the sentences above and find the synonyms.

1. What adjective means true? ________________
Please use this word in your own sentence.
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2. What adjective means uncommon? _____________________
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3. What verb means keep because it means a lot to you, you cherish it ______________
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• Words that have the opposite meanings are antonyms. What words in the sentences above are antonyms?

1. harder ____________
Please use this word in your own sentence.
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2. to break ________________
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3. common _____________
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GRAMMAR
Comparisons with like Friendship is like money.
1. My husband sleeps like a log.
Logs just lie there and don’t move.
When my husband sleeps, he just lies there and doesn’t move, so he sleeps like a log.
2. Question: When comparing friendship to money, how are they similar (alike)?
Answer: You can make a friend. You can also make money.
3. Mary is like a pig.
Question: How is she like a pig? How are they similar?
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CONVERSATION
1. Do you think money is easier to make than to keep? Tell me what you think and why?

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2. Do you think friends are easier to make than to keep? Tell me what you think and why?

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3. Is it true that friends are like money, easier to make than to keep? What do you think?

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4. Make a check. √
Not necessarily Important
A. Friends keep confidences. __________ _________
B. Friends are loyal. __________ _________
C. Friends show warmth and affection. __________ _________
D. Friends are supportive. __________ _________
E. Friends have similar occupations. __________ _________
F. Friends make similar income. __________ _________
G. Friends are physically attracted to
each other. __________ _________
H. My friends are about my age. __________ _________
I. Friends have similar education. __________ _________

5. What other qualities make a good friendship?

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6. CONVERSATION Friends can be good medicine.
Explain what you think this sentence means. Give an example.
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