What is the differences among 'point', 'benefit', and 'profit'?

[Elga]

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #121 "Synonyms for profit and benefit", question 5

What is the ......... of studying Old English nowadays when no one speaks it or uses it.

(a) help
(b) earning
(c) point
(d) affect

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #121 "Synonyms for profit and benefit", answer 5

What is the point of studying Old English nowadays when no one speaks it or uses it.

Correct answer: (c) point
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what is the differences among 'point', 'benefit', and 'profit'?

Elga

[Mister Micawber]

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In this sentence, point = object of the activity; benefit = something that aids or promotes well-being; profit = the advantageous quality of being beneficial.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
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