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respectful vs respective
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| respectiveadjective/rɪˈspek.tɪv/ | Meaning belonging separately to each of the people or things you have just mentioned | Goes with their respective roles | Example After the meeting, the two managers returned to their respective offices. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The keys were returned to their owners.