B1
respect vs respectful
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| respectnoun/rɪˈspekt/ | Meaning a feeling that someone is good or important; also polite behavior toward someone | Goes with show respect | Example Students in Vietnam are taught to show respect for their teachers. |
| respectfuladjective/rɪˈspekt.fəl/ | Meaning Showing that you value someone and treat them politely. | Goes with — | Example Children should be respectful to their teachers and listen carefully in class. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He earned the of his team by working harder than anyone.