The sentence that uses the word subordinate as a noun is:
C. He felt he needed to learn more about the scientific research so that he could be a role model to his subordinate.
Read the dictionary entry.
subordinate /sŭb-or-dĭ-nĕt/ adjective
placed in or being part of a lower class or rank
less important
referring to a clause that acts as a noun, adverb, or adjective in a sentence
subordinate /sŭb-or-dĭ-nĕt/ noun
a person who is in a lower rank or position than another
subordinate /sŭb-or-dĭ-nāte/ verb
to treat as less important
Which sentence uses the word subordinate as a noun?
A.
Her history report became more interesting after she added subordinate clauses to several of her sentences.
B.
The lawyer included a few subordinate tasks on her busy agenda in case she found extra time to work on them.
C.
He felt he needed to learn more about the scientific research so that he could be a role model to his subordinate.
D.
A conflict in his schedule forced him to subordinate two of the projects he had planned to work on this year.
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