Chapter 7: Use of the Words as Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives

Exercise for Practice

Use the following words both as Nouns and as Verbs and as Adjectives (if applicable):

1. Aim

Noun: My aim is to become a successful teacher.
Verb: I aim to improve my English every day.

2. Pen

Noun: I bought a new pen.
Verb: The farmer penned the sheep in the enclosure.

3. Attempt

Noun: Her first attempt was successful.
Verb: You must attempt all the questions.

4. Break

Noun: We had a short break after the meeting.
Verb: Do not break the glass.

5. Calm

Noun: A strange calm prevailed before the storm.
Verb: She tried to calm the frightened child.
Adjective: He remained calm during the emergency.

6. Deal

Noun: We made a fair deal.
Verb: They deal in books and stationery.

7. Touch

Noun: Her gentle touch comforted the child.
Verb: Do not touch the wet paint.

8. Promise

Noun: He made a promise to help me.
Verb: I promise to complete the work on time.

9. Rain

Noun: The rain damaged the crops.
Verb: It may rain this evening.

10. Pause

Noun: There was a brief pause in his speech.
Verb: Please pause the video here.

11. Water

Noun: Water is essential for life.
Verb: Please water the plants daily.

12. Vote

Noun: Every citizen should exercise the right to vote.
Verb: People vote to elect their representatives.

13. Man

Noun: The man helped the old woman.
Verb: The officers man the control room throughout the day.

14. Dance

Noun: We enjoyed the traditional dance.
Verb: The children dance beautifully.

15. Fix

Noun: We were in a fix when the car stopped working.
Verb: Please fix the broken chair.

16. Gun

Noun: The museum displayed an old gun.
Verb: The soldiers were ordered to gun down the target in the exercise.

17. Head

Noun: She nodded her head in agreement.
Verb: He will head the committee.

18. Eye

Noun: Dust entered my eye.
Verb: The company is eyeing new business opportunities.

19. Light

Noun: Please switch on the light.
Verb: They light a candle every evening.
Adjective: This bag is light enough to carry easily.

20. Rest

Noun: I need some rest after work.
Verb: You should rest for a while.

21. Smell

Noun: The smell of fresh flowers filled the room.
Verb: These flowers smell wonderful.

22. Ring

Noun: She wore a gold ring.
Verb: Please ring the bell before entering.

23. Fly

Noun: A fly landed on the table.
Verb: Birds fly across the sky.

24. Oil

Noun: The machine needs oil.
Verb: You should oil the hinges regularly.

25. Rest (repeated in the original list)

Noun: The doctor advised him to take a rest.
Verb: We rested under a shady tree.

Editorial note: The word “rest” appears twice in the textbook’s original list, so it has been retained twice. Only noun, verb and adjective uses applicable to the listed words have been included. Some words can perform additional grammatical functions in other contexts.