Reverend vs Reverent

Reverend vs Reverent


Reverend: It is used as a respectful title to address the members of the clergy. It must be followed by the full name of the person to whom it is entitled and never with the first name, last name of short forms.

For example:

1. Fathomless Riches: Or How I Went from Pop to Pulpit by Reverend Richard Coles – The Guardians

2. Reverend Horton Heat has announced a string of dates in 2015 as an extension of its year-long tour in support of the Victory Records release "Rev."

Reverent: It means to feel, show or give deep respect to someone. It is also used metaphorically to express admiration for something.

For example:

1. She was always reverent towards the man who helped her get rid of the troubles in the unknown city where she began her career.

2. A reverent event shall be organized to pay tribute to all those martyrs who lost lives in the war against terrorism.

3. Though the old teacher could not recognize the grown up boy, his reverent eyes and nostalgic memories soon told the tale of gratitude which he always preserved for his teacher.

Read the following sentences and choose the one that uses the words correctly:

1. Nothing compares to the ____ (reverent/Reverend) obedience which a dog can have for its master.
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ANSWER: reverent



2. For ____ (reverent/ Reverend) Dr. Calvin Birch, African Christian Community Church, it hits much closer to home.
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ANSWER: Reverend



3. The thief made off with a Kindle online reading tablet and an iPad tablet computer from ____ (reverent/Reverend) Alan Greig's vestry during the sickening raid.
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ANSWER: Reverend



4. Even his ____ (reverent/Reverend) behavior towards the cellmates could not earn him an early freedom from the charges he was held for.
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ANSWER: reverent



5. Mr. Paul and his ____ (reverent/Reverend) father together came to scrutinize the venue where the function was to be held the next day
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ANSWER: reverent


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