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SAT List #8

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_____________ Bernadette always strives to be kindly towards others, without looking for praise, payback, or recognition.

a)

lavish

b)

squandering

c)

prodigal

d)

largess

e)

benevolent

2.

________________ Janice is truly magnificent, especially when it comes to giving of her time, her help, and her dreamy homemade desserts.

a)

prodigal

b)

humane

c)

lavishly

d)

squandering

e)

munificent

3.

With a giving spirit, Donald practices _______________ each month by giving a portion of his earnings to his three favorite charities.

a)

altruistic

b)

largess

c)

prodigality

d)

lavish

e)

benediction

4.

Although Rori preached ______________ to whomever she could, she was one of the most self-indulgent and egocentric individuals.

a)

squander

b)

benefactor

c)

prodigally

d)

altruism

e)

benevolently

5.

The epitome of ________________, Luke sought to give of his time, resources, and encouragement whenever the opportunity arose.

a)

squanderer

b)

lavishness

c)

magnanimity

d)

munificent

e)

prodigal

6.

For questions 6 -10: Based on the context in which each underlined word is used, identify the word usage of each sentence as either "correct" or "incorrect."


In order to teach her nephew how to squander his nickels and pennies, Aunt Laura bought Trevor a blue piggy bank.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

7.

Receiving gifts is Jane's delight, for hers is an altruistic soul.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

8.

Benevolent gestures are meant to better the lives of others.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

9.

Respected for her consistent magnanimity, Dina was recognized as "Do-Gooder of the Year."

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

10.

Prodigal spending habits are unlikely to pay off in the long run.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect