Question

first read: concept vocabulary
identify the choice that best answers the question.

which of the following is the best example of covetous behavior?

a. jorge cheered when caleb won an award for the best science essay in the class.

b. ling gazed out the window and daydreamed about traveling to exotic places.

c. alissa desperately wanted a guitar like the one that jordan always played.

d. jonathan baked a pie and invited all his friends over to have a slice.

Explanation:

To determine the best example of covetous behavior, we first define "covetous" as having a strong desire for something that belongs to someone else.

• Option A: Jorge cheering for Caleb's award shows admiration, not covetousness.
• Option B: Ling daydreaming about traveling is a general desire, not for someone else’s possession.
• Option C: Alissa desperately wanting Jordan’s guitar (something belonging to Jordan) fits the definition of covetous behavior.
• Option D: Jonathan sharing a pie is an act of generosity, not covetousness.

Answer:

C. Alissa desperately wanted a guitar like the one that Jordan always played.