C1
behavior vs behavioral vs demeanor vs manners
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| behaviornoun/bɪˈheɪ.vjər/ | Meaning the way a person or animal acts, especially toward other people | Goes with good behavior | Example The teacher praised the children for their good behavior during the trip. |
| behavioraladjective/bɪˈheɪv.jər.əl/ | Meaning relating to the way a person or animal acts, rather than to thoughts or feelings | Goes with behavioral problems | Example The clinic offers behavioral therapy for children who have difficulty paying attention. |
| demeanornoun/dɪˈmiː.nər/ | Meaning the way a person looks and behaves, which shows their character or mood | Goes with calm demeanor | Example The doctor's calm demeanor helped the frightened patient relax. |
| mannersnoun/ˈmæn.ərz/ | Meaning polite ways of behaving with other people | Goes with — | Example Children should learn good manners, like saying please and thank you. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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