Wordy Wednesday #2 Quiz: Empathy

What is the definition of the word "altruistic"?

• Self-centered and egotistical

• Showing selfless concern for the well-being of others

• Hostile and aggressive

• Indifferent and apathetic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word "placate" correctly?

• She placated her thirst with a glass of water.

• He tried to placate the angry customer by offering a refund.

• The placate of the mountain was breathtaking.

• She placated her hair before the meeting.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Identify the synonym of "benevolent."

• Malevolent

• Kind-hearted

• Selfish

• Cruel

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of "chivalry"?

• Courtesy

• Rudeness

• Gallantry

• Honor

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Analyze the emotional weight of the word "philanthropy."

• Negative, suggesting greed

• Neutral, suggesting indifference

• Positive, suggesting generosity

• Negative, suggesting deceit

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Create a sentence using the word "commiserate."

• The teacher commiserated the students for their hard work.

• She commiserated with her friend after the loss of her pet.

• He commiserated the cake with chocolate icing.

• They commiserated the room with new furniture.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "vicarious" mean?

• Directly experienced

• Experienced through the feelings or actions of another person

• Unrelated and irrelevant

• Unpleasant and distressing

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word is a synonym for "console"?

• Disturb

• Comfort

• Ignore

• Agitate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Identify the antonym of "accommodating."

• Obliging

• Uncooperative

• Helpful

• Agreeable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the emotional weight of the word "condolence"?

• Positive, suggesting joy

• Neutral, suggesting formality

• Negative, suggesting insincerity

• Positive, suggesting sympathy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B