Checking understaning of the word "benefactor"

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Let's say that I have explained the meaning of "benefactor" to students using definition.
That is, a benefactor is a person who gives financial helpt ot people or institutions.

What kind of question I can ask to check their understaning of the word?

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@Nat093,

For example, Can I ask them: What benefactors do you know in your life or in the world?

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@Nat093,

That question would get you a list of names - which doesn't tell you anything about their understanding .

Ask them to identify x number of benefactors and to explain what they did to be called a benefactor.

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@ehBeth,

What did they do to be called a benefactor or benefactors?

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@Nat093,

Please identify three people or organizations you would describe as benefactors. What did each do to be called a benefactor?

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@ehBeth,

Thank you very much.

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@Nat093,

Keep in mind that benefactors may assist by means other than financial. They may provide advice/free services etc.

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@ehBeth,

So what would be the best definition for a benefactor?
A person who gives money or other help to people or institutions?

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@Nat093,

yes

that is better

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@ehBeth,

Thank you

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@Nat093,

You are very welcome.

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@ehBeth,

I will ask you just one more question.
Since definiiton is very important here, would it be better to say:
1. A benefactor is a person who gives money or other help to people or institutions.
or
2. A benefactor is a person who gives some form of help to people or institutions.

Checking understaning of the word "benefactor"

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