Root Assessment #3: bene, mal

What might a governor be accused of if he makes a very bad choice while in office?   

• benevolence

• malfeasance

• dismal

Which word is sometimes used to describe a document or an ancient artifact that is genuine? 

• bon voyage

• malice

• bona fide

What do you call someone who regularly makes charitable donations?

• a beneficiary

• a benefactor

• malevolent

 Which word describes a sad feeling?    

• dismal

• benefit

• malice

 What do you often hear people say to friends who are leaving on a cruise?   

• Bon Appetit!

• Bon Voyage!

Which word describes someone who wants bad things to happen to other people?   

• benevolent

• malevolent

  What do many adults love getting from their boss around the holidays?   

• bonus

• bona fide

What do we call an act that shows an evil intent?   

• malice

• benevolence

• dismal

If you walk into an alley on trash pick-up day, which word would best describe it?   

• malnourished

• malodorous

• beneficial

 What do the roots mal and male mean?    

• good, well

• move, carry

• bad, worse