Roots 3.1: Ben, Bene, Bon and Mal, Male

Which word describes a person who donates money to help others?

• Malefactor

• Benefactor

• Malice

• Malnourished

What is the meaning of the word "benign"?

• Harmful

• Favorable; not harmful

• Depressing

• Stinky

Explain how a "beneficiary" might be affected by a "benefactor."

• A beneficiary might receive a donation or inheritance from a benefactor, improving their financial situation.

• A beneficiary might donate money to a benefactor.

• A beneficiary might become ill due to a benefactor.

• A beneficiary might experience bad luck from a benefactor.

Which of the following words is associated with a good blessing in a religious service?

• Malady

• Benediction

• Malfeasance

• Malodorous

Identify the word that means "a disease usually spread by infected mosquitoes."

• Malaria

• Malice

• Malnourished

• Malefactor

Discuss the potential impact of a "malignant" tumor on a person's health.

• A malignant tumor is harmless and does not affect health.

• A malignant tumor is harmful and can lead to serious health issues, potentially resulting in death.

• A malignant tumor improves health.

• A malignant tumor causes good feelings.

Which word describes a person who wishes bad things would happen to others?

• Benevolent

• Malevolent

• Beneficial

• Bonafide

Analyze how the word "malfeasance" might be used in a news report about a public official.

• Malfeasance might be used to describe a public official's good deeds.

• Malfeasance might be used to describe a public official's wrongdoing or bad conduct.

• Malfeasance might be used to describe a public official's health.

• Malfeasance might be used to describe a public official's travel plans.

What does the term "bon voyage" mean?

• Have a good trip

• Good health

• Good food

• Good luck

Which word means "kind; good-hearted"?

• Malodorous

• Benevolent

• Malignant

• Malice