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

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Malefactor

b)

Benefactor

c)

Malice

d)

Malnourished

2.

What is the meaning of the word "benign"?

a)

Harmful

b)

Favorable; not harmful

c)

Depressing

d)

Stinky

3.

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

a)

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

b)

A beneficiary might donate money to a benefactor.

c)

A beneficiary might become ill due to a benefactor.

d)

A beneficiary might experience bad luck from a benefactor.

4.

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

a)

Malady

b)

Benediction

c)

Malfeasance

d)

Malodorous

5.

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

a)

Malaria

b)

Malice

c)

Malnourished

d)

Malefactor

6.

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

a)

A malignant tumor is harmless and does not affect health.

b)

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

c)

A malignant tumor improves health.

d)

A malignant tumor causes good feelings.

7.

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

a)

Benevolent

b)

Malevolent

c)

Beneficial

d)

Bonafide

8.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

9.

What does the term "bon voyage" mean?

a)

Have a good trip

b)

Good health

c)

Good food

d)

Good luck

10.

Which word means "kind; good-hearted"?

a)

Malodorous

b)

Benevolent

c)

Malignant

d)

Malice

11.

Evaluate the benefits of a "bonus" in a workplace setting.

a)

A bonus can demotivate employees.

b)

A bonus is an unexpected reward that can motivate employees and improve job satisfaction.

c)

A bonus is a punishment for employees.

d)

A bonus is a regular part of salary.

12.

Which word describes something that is "authentic; genuine; real"?

a)

Malefactor

b)

Bonafide

c)

Malady

d)

Malnourished

13.

How might "malodorous" be used to describe a situation in a story?

a)

Malodorous might describe a pleasant-smelling garden.

b)

Malodorous might describe a stinky garbage dump.

c)

Malodorous might describe a clean kitchen.

d)

Malodorous might describe a fresh bakery.

14.

Which word means "having bad health or having poor nutrition"?

a)

Malnourished

b)

Beneficial

c)

Benediction

d)

Bonus

15.

Strategize how a community might address the issue of "malaria" in a tropical region.

a)

Ignore the problem and hope it goes away.

b)

Implement mosquito control measures, provide education on prevention, and ensure access to medical treatment.

c)

Encourage people to stay indoors at all times.

d)

Ban all outdoor activities.