Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
Emeka is now a ….. student but it took him years to …….?
- matured / mature
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mature / mature
- mature / matured
- matured / matured
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
"Emeka is now a mature student, but it took him years to mature."
The word "mature" is both an adjective and a verb. When it comes before a noun as in "mature student", it is an adjective used to describe a fully grown individual (in this case a fully grown student). When it is used as a verb, it means to fully become developed over time.
Here are cases where "matured" can be used:
As a verb (past tense):
- "Over the years, Emeka has matured into a responsible adult."
In this sentence, "matured" is the past tense of the verb "mature."
As an adjective:
- "The wine has been carefully aged and matured to perfection."
In this case, "matured" is used to describe the wine that has undergone a process of ageing and development over time.