Identify the adjective form of the word in the bracket: His ________ (innocuity) statement was later used as a weapon against his campaign.
A
innocuable
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B
innocuitable
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C
innocuous
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D
innocuic
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Solution
The correct option is C innocuous The noun is a name of a person, place or a thing. The adjective modifies or describes the noun. The word 'innocuity' is a noun. The adjective form of the given word can be formed by adding suffix - uous at the end of the word. Thus, the adjective form of the given word is 'innocuous'.
Eg: The innocuous challenge by Moses saw a penalty awarded which Andy Stephens could do nothing about.
Hence, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are incorrect answers.