Worksheet: Vocabulary Focus - Kindness

Instructions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below. Use the context of the passage to help you determine the meaning of the vocabulary words.

1. What does the word “harmonious” mean in the context of the passage?
2. What is the synonym for “inclusive”?
3. What does the word “fosters” mean in the context of the passage?
4. What is the meaning of the word “empathy”?
5. What is the opposite of “compassion”?
6. What does the phrase “ripple effect” mean in the context of the passage?
7. What is the synonym for “well-being”?
8. What does the phrase “overall atmosphere” refer to in the passage?
9. What is the meaning of the word “habit” in the context of the passage?
10. What is the main idea of the passage?

Answers:

1. Harmonious means peaceful and in agreement.
2. The synonym for “inclusive” is “welcoming” or “accepting.”
3. Fosters means promotes or encourages.
4. Empathy means the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
5. The opposite of “compassion” is indifference or apathy.
6. The phrase “ripple effect” means that one action or event has a continuing and spreading impact on others.
7. The synonym for “well-being” is “health” or “welfare.”
8. The phrase “overall atmosphere” refers to the general feeling or mood in a particular place or environment.
9. In the context of the passage, “habit” means a regular practice or behavior.
10. The main idea of the passage is that treating everyone with kindness, especially for 13-year-olds, is important for building positive relationships, creating a harmonious society, and making the world a better place.