Foundation
English
Adjective
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Question
Identify the adjective form of the given word in the bracket to complete the sentence:
Jonathan was not only _________ (deference) towards his superiors, he was dutiful, and diligent as well.
Jonathan was not only _________ (deference) towards his superiors, he was dutiful, and diligent as well.
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Solution
The noun is a name of a person, place or a thing. The adjective modifies or describes the noun. The word 'deference' is a noun. Some words can be changed into an adjective by adding suffix - 'ial' at the end of the word. Thus, the adjective form of the given word is 'deferential'.
The word 'deferential' is modifying the subject 'Jonathan' in the given sentence.
Hence, option B is the correct answer. Options A, C, and D are incorrect answers.