Which sentence uses the word benign correctly?

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The benign dog helped scare away the feral cats.
The benign dog helped scare away the feral cats.

The food at the restaurant is benign and potentially dangerous.
The food at the restaurant is benign and potentially dangerous.

The mother's benign ironing burnt a hole in the little girl's dress.
The mother's benign ironing burnt a hole in the little girl's dress.

The stranger’s benign act enabled several people to eat at the café.

Answer 1

The sentence that uses the word "benign" correctly is:

"The stranger’s benign act enabled several people to eat at the café."

In this context, "benign" refers to a kind and helpful action. The other options misuse the word "benign," which typically means harmless or gentle.