This word describes a person’s function in a group.
The idea
role is a countable noun; its plural is roles.
Examples
- Her role is to welcome new members.
- I have a different role in the group.
- His role changed during the meeting.
- Each person has a role in the kitchen.
- The two roles require different skills.
- They discussed my role on the committee.
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A role is a function, not the person who performs it.
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Choose the correct word. Her ___ in the group is to manage the budget. (role / room)
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role
role: This word describes a person’s function in a group.
Choose the correct word. The volunteers have different ___. (roles / role)
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roles
roles is the plural needed after the number.
Choose the correct word. My role ___ the committee is to take notes. (on / at)
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on
on introduces the committee where the person serves.
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Choose the correct word. Her ___ in the group is to manage the budget. (role / room)
Choose the correct word. The volunteers have different ___. (roles / role)
Choose the correct word. My role ___ the committee is to take notes. (on / at)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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