The italicized words in which of the following sentences correctly illustrates the use of a proper adjective?
A) TheCEO reluctantly signed the contract from Germany.
B) Paul's favorite vacation spot is in Venice.
C) Mark and his wife are proud to beNew Yorkers.
D) Susan could never forget the experience she had inEgypt.

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Proper adjectives are derived from proper nouns and are capitalized. In choice C, "New Yorkers" is a proper adjective derived from the proper noun "New York," correctly illustrating the use of a proper adjective.

The Italicized Words in Which of the Following Sentences Correctly