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Vocabulary Week 3.2: Benevolence and Altruism

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of the word "benevolent"?

a)

Showing a desire to harm others

b)

Showing kindness and goodwill

c)

Being dishonest

d)

Lacking generosity

2.

Which word means "genuine" or "real"?

(a)  

3.

What is the meaning of "philanthropy"?

a)

The act of being cruel

b)

The desire to promote the welfare of others

c)

The act of being selfish

d)

The act of being dishonest

4.

Match words with their best definitions

a)

Cordial

1.

Friendly and warm

b)

Benefactor

2.

Generous person who helps others

c)

Altruistic

3.

Concerned for the well-being of others

d)

Bonafide

4.

Genuine or real

e)

Magnanimous

5.

Generous and forgiving

5.

Which word is a synonym for "harmless"?

a)

Benign

b)

Magnanimous

c)

Philanthropy

d)

Amicable

6.

The adjective that best describes someone who gives to charity without expecting anything in return is (a)   .

7.

The word that means "having a generous and forgiving nature" is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Magnanimous
Benevolent
Beneficial
Amicable
8.

The word that best describes vitamins and pain-relieving medications is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Beneficial
Amicable
Magnanimous
Bonafide
9.

The antonym for "hostile" is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Amicable
Beneficial
Bonafide
Philanthropy
10.

Choose the sentence that most correctly uses the word "cordial."

a)

The cordial host greeted everyone with a smile.

b)
The cordial weather was very cold.
c)

The cordial student refused to help the substitute teacher.

d)

The cordial book was very interesting.

11.

Select all the words that complete this sentence: "Her _______ actions made her popular among her classmates."

a)

malignant

b)

benevolent

c)

bonafide

d)

magnanimous

12.

A person who always puts others' needs before their own can be described as (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Altruistic
Benign
Beneficial
Cordial
13.

In which context would the word "beneficial" be most appropriate?

a)

Eating vegetables is beneficial to your health.

b)

The beneficial storm destroyed the crops.

c)

The beneficial thief stole the money.

d)

The beneficial argument caused a fight.

14.

Which word would best fit in the following sentence: "The _______ organization donated millions to help the homeless."

a)

philanthropic

b)

benign

c)

bonafide

d)

cordial

15.

Analyze the connotation of the word "magnanimous" in the following sentence: "Despite losing the game, the magnanimous player congratulated his opponent."

a)

Positive, suggesting generosity and sportsmanship

b)

Negative, suggesting bitterness

c)

Neutral, suggesting indifference

d)

Negative, suggesting arrogance

16.

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?

a)

Cordial

b)

Malignant

c)

Benign

d)

None of the words is appropriate

17.

"The benefactor's generosity changed the lives of many."

In the sentence above, what does the word "benefactor" imply about the person's actions?

a)

The person was unfriendly

b)

The person received help from others

c)

The person ignored those in need

d)

The person gave help or support, especially financial

18.

Evaluate which word has a stronger connotation of selflessness: "altruistic" or "beneficial"?

a)

Both have the same connotation

b)

"Beneficial," because it means something is helpful

c)

"Altruistic," because it means acting out of concern for others without expecting anything in return

d)

Neither word relates to selflessness

19.

Analyze the use of "bonafide" in the sentence: "She is a bonafide expert in her field." What does "bonafide" suggest about her expertise?

a)

Her expertise is temporary

b)

Her expertise is questionable

c)

Her expertise is unimportant

d)

Her expertise is genuine and authentic