36 exam-style questions on Ethics — topic T5.6 of Sharing the planet in the IB English B syllabus — with answers and explanations. Samples below; the full set is free with an account.
Choose the word with the correct meaning: "Testing cosmetics on animals raises serious ___ concerns."
Answer: ethical
"Ethical" relates to right and wrong; "ethnic" concerns cultural groups and "aesthetic" concerns beauty, both common confusions.
Choose the correct modal for advice: "Companies ___ be transparent about how they treat their employees."
Answer: should
"Should" expresses a moral obligation or strong recommendation, which suits an ethical argument better than the weaker "can", "might" or "could".
Which sentence correctly uses the third conditional to express regret about a past ethical choice?
Answer: If she had told the truth, she would have felt better.
The third conditional (if + past perfect, would have + past participle) describes an unreal past situation, as in "If she had told the truth, she would have felt better". "If she told the truth, she would feel better" is the second conditional and refers to the present.
Choose the best word: "The journalist was praised for her ___, refusing bribes and always reporting the truth."
Answer: integrity
"Integrity" means honesty and strong moral principles, the ethical quality described here.
Choose the correct opposite of "ethical" in the sentence "His behaviour was completely ___."
Answer: unethical
The correct negative form is "unethical"; the prefixes "dis-", "in-" and "anti-" are not used with this adjective.
Choose the correct linking word: "The plan was profitable; ___, it was ethically questionable."
Answer: however
"However" signals a contrast between profitability and ethical concerns, whereas the other connectors add or draw a conclusion.
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