Unit 1: The Good With The Bad

What is the definition of 'benevolent'?

• kind and generous; organized to do good things for other people

• selfish and greedy; only cares about oneself

• hostile and aggressive; seeks to harm others

• indifferent and uncaring; shows no concern for others

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the definition of 'malcontent'?

• a person who is always or often unhappy or angry about something

• a person who is always cheerful and optimistic

• a person who is skilled in many trades

• a person who enjoys helping others

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the origin of the root word 'mal'?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the definition of 'malign'?

• to say bad things about someone or something publicly; to criticize harshly or unfairly

• to praise someone highly in public

• to ignore someone completely

• to help someone in need

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of 'benign'?

• not causing harm or damage; mild, gentle, or pleasant

• extremely harmful or deadly

• difficult to understand or explain

• related to rapid growth or increase

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of the root word 'bene/bon'?

• good, well

• bad, evil

• fast, quick

• old, ancient

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of the root word 'dys'?

• badly, ill

• good, well

• fast, quick

• large, great

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the definition of 'benefit'?

• a good or helpful result or effect

• a type of financial penalty

• a form of physical exercise

• a method of transportation

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the definition of 'dysentery'?

• a serious disease that causes severe diarrhea and a loss of blood

• a mild headache that goes away quickly

• a condition characterized by frequent sneezing

• a skin rash caused by sun exposure

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of 'malice'?

• a desire to cause harm to another person

• a feeling of intense happiness

• a strong sense of loyalty

• an act of kindness

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4