prudent – MSS 1
Synonyms
Antonyms
practical
careless
rational
hasty
careful
sloppy
sensible
cautious
reckless
wild
Use one of these synonyms or antonyms for prudent in each of these situations. Explain
why you chose the particular word. There could be multiple answers for each sentence.
1. A penny saved is a penny earned. This is _________________________ advice.
2. The doctor advised the patient to not exercise on a regular basis. Was this
advice ___________________ or __________________?
3. The financial advisor told the family that they should put all their money
under the mattress. What do you think? Was this advice
_______________________ or _________________________?
4. The driver was going 80 miles per hour in a 60-mile-per-hour zone. Was
his behavior ____________________?
Write two sentences with blanks for the above synonyms and antonyms. Share your
sentences with your partner.
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prudent – MSS 2
Put these words in order to make a meaningful sentence and explain the meaning of these
sayings.
1. ounce, worth, cure, an, of, a, prevention, is, pound, of
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2. days, visitors, after, and, fish, three, stink
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3. said, well, is, than, well, better, done
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4. Don’t weasel your way out of not completing this exercise. What does
this mean?
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prudent
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