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KEY: 1–h, 2–j, 3–a, 4–i, 5–b, 6–g, 7–d, 8–c, 9–f, 10–e

Do you understand the words? (I)

1. Are benedictions given in houses of worship?
YES NO

2. Is it pleasant to be the recipient of a beneficent act?
YES NO

3. Are kind people benevolent?
YES NO
4. Do placatory gestures often heal wounds and soothe disgruntled friends?

YES NO
5. Are some unambitious people complacent?

YES NO
6. Does benignity show malice?

YES NO
7. Is a benefaction an act of philanthropy?

YES NO
8. Is an implacable foe of corruption likely to condone corrupt acts?
YES NO

9. Is a bona fide offer made insincerely?
YES NO

10. Does a benignant attitude indicate hostility?
YES NO