CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

NELSON MANDELA LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the phrase self-sacrificing mean?
A
Giving up of one’s interests, desires for the good of another.
B
Deciding not to give up something you care about.
C
Giving up something to spite someone.
D
You only care about yourself and will do anything to get what your want.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Self-sacrifice is the giving up of what you want so that other people can have what they need or want. I thanked my parents for all their self-sacrifice on my behalf. Synonyms: selflessness, altruism, self-denial, generosity More Synonyms of self-sacrifice.

Detailed explanation-2: -Codependency: Sacrificing Yourself for Others.

Detailed explanation-3: -A simple example: giving up your telework day to a colleague who needs it more than you do, even if you had already organised your schedule around that non-office day. I sacrifice myself for him, for her. “To sacrifice is to give up a personal interest or benefit in favour of another or a group interest”.

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