Question

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Roger had always admired his aunt's altruism, for she gave money to anyone in need.

Based on the context clues, which word is the best definition for the word in italics?

(1 point)
Responses

selfishness
selfishness

generosity
generosity

patience
patience

wealth

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

generosity

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The best definition for the word "altruism" based on the context clues is generosity.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

Based on the context clues provided in the sentence, the best definition for the word "altruism" is generosity. The sentence mentions that Roger admires his aunt's "altruism," which indicates that his aunt is giving money to those in need. This acts of giving money to others demonstrates generosity, not selfishness, patience, or wealth.