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WorksheetsVocabulary Week 3.2: Benevolence and Altruism
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the definition of the word "benevolent"?
Showing a desire to harm others
Showing kindness and goodwill
Being dishonest
Lacking generosity
Which word means "genuine" or "real"?
(a)
What is the meaning of "philanthropy"?
The act of being cruel
The desire to promote the welfare of others
The act of being selfish
The act of being dishonest
Match words with their best definitions
Cordial
Friendly and warm
Benefactor
Generous person who helps others
Altruistic
Concerned for the well-being of others
Bonafide
Genuine or real
Magnanimous
Generous and forgiving
Which word is a synonym for "harmless"?
Benign
Magnanimous
Philanthropy
Amicable
The adjective that best describes someone who gives to charity without expecting anything in return is (a) .
The word that means "having a generous and forgiving nature" is (a) .
The word that best describes vitamins and pain-relieving medications is (a) .
The antonym for "hostile" is (a) .
Choose the sentence that most correctly uses the word "cordial."
The cordial host greeted everyone with a smile.
The cordial student refused to help the substitute teacher.
The cordial book was very interesting.
Select all the words that complete this sentence: "Her _______ actions made her popular among her classmates."
malignant
benevolent
bonafide
magnanimous
A person who always puts others' needs before their own can be described as (a) .
In which context would the word "beneficial" be most appropriate?
Eating vegetables is beneficial to your health.
The beneficial storm destroyed the crops.
The beneficial thief stole the money.
The beneficial argument caused a fight.
Which word would best fit in the following sentence: "The _______ organization donated millions to help the homeless."
philanthropic
benign
bonafide
cordial
Analyze the connotation of the word "magnanimous" in the following sentence: "Despite losing the game, the magnanimous player congratulated his opponent."
Positive, suggesting generosity and sportsmanship
Negative, suggesting bitterness
Neutral, suggesting indifference
Negative, suggesting arrogance
Daniel is talking to his doctor about a tumor he has. The doctor says the tumor is harmless. Which synonymous word(s) can the doctor use to describe the tumor?
Cordial
Malignant
Benign
None of the words is appropriate
"The benefactor's generosity changed the lives of many."
In the sentence above, what does the word "benefactor" imply about the person's actions?
The person was unfriendly
The person received help from others
The person ignored those in need
The person gave help or support, especially financial
Evaluate which word has a stronger connotation of selflessness: "altruistic" or "beneficial"?
Both have the same connotation
"Beneficial," because it means something is helpful
"Altruistic," because it means acting out of concern for others without expecting anything in return
Neither word relates to selflessness
Analyze the use of "bonafide" in the sentence: "She is a bonafide expert in her field." What does "bonafide" suggest about her expertise?
Her expertise is temporary
Her expertise is questionable
Her expertise is unimportant
Her expertise is genuine and authentic
