The Same Word Used As Different Parts Of Speech
The category of a particular word to which part of speech it relates depends upon how it is used in a particular sentence.
In examination, generally, a set of sentences using a word as
different parts of speech is given. Candidates are required to identify the
sentence having incorrect use of word in it.
A list of some words used as different parts of speech in sentences is given hereunder for practice.
Continued…… Chapter II.
Down
He has seen
many ups and downs in his life.
He went down the hill.
Prices of
goods are not coming down.
Put five
percent down and pay the rest in
installments.
He put down all the things in black and white.
They all put
their forks down.
One should
not look down upon the poor.
Drop
Take five drops of medicine daily.
The fork dropped down from her hand.
I dropped her at the bus stand.
We heard rain drops falling on the roof.
We explained all to
him at the drop of the hat.
Drive
The driver was driving the bus very carefully.
This loud noise will drive me mad.
Both of them went on a long drive in the evening.
The disk drive of the computer has been corrupted.
The authorities have started a fresh recruitment drive.
Desire
He has a strong desire to go to see his uncle in Kashmir.
A man’s desires are the cause of his woes.
He desires to see his brother.
Either
It won’t make much difference either way.
The green grass strip on either
side of the road add to its beauty.
Either of the them will attend the meeting.
I don’t want to go either.
The subject matter will be either hand written or in printed form.
He is either a
thief or a pick-pocket.
He did not go to office but he did not return home either.
Else
He had something else to
offer to you.
We should search for it somewhere else.
Walk fast else you
will miss the bus.
I followed him for a long time but he turned out someone else.
Enough
We have had enough of
this.
He knows well enough
what I mean.
There is time enough
and to spare.
Even
The ground where they played was not even.
Let us even the ground.
Do you even suspect
the danger?
Except
All the persons except him
are at fault.
Mother will not let you except
you tender your apology.
If we except him all are at fault.
All were present in the meeting except John.
The twins looked identical except that one has brown hair.
Effect
The new rule will come
into effect from tomorrow.
My advice had no effect
on him.
Fare
Please accept my humble fare.
The bus fare has
been increased from today.
He fared well in
his examination.
Fair
The villagers went to see the fair.
Her complexions are very fair.
Fair and free elections were held in the
country.
It is very fair today.
Weather is very fair today.
A fair weather
friend is never trusted upon.
Fall
The child had a nasty fall
from the wall.
We went to see a water fall
yesterday.
There is no chance of fall in prices of essential
commodities.
The child fell from
the roof and broke his leg.
Her hair fall
across her shoulders.
Night fell suddenly.
Our hearts fell after
we lost the match.
The class eventually fell
silent.
My advice fell flat
on him.
Their plans failed as
they fell short of money.
Fast
He keeps a fast on
Monday.
He fasts on
every Monday.
He is my fast friend.
The colour of this bed sheet is very fast.
Walk fast
lest you should miss the bus.
He was fast asleep.
This clock is running a little fast.
Face
Her face is
very beautiful.
He put up a brave face
during difficult period also.
Our house faces
east.
He was wearing a face
mask.
She has gone for a face
massage.
This building was given a face lift.
She saved face by
appeasing her opponents.
A soldier faces
powder and a woman powders her face.
Fix
She is in a fix
now.
Fix a nail in the table.
Let us fix our
next programme.
They had a fix programme.
Hand
A clock has two hands.
I fear his hand in
this issue.
He always extended a helping hand towards me.
He is the right hand
of the boss.
He handed over
the thief to the police.
Both the friends buried the hatchet with their handshake.
The brought their goods in a hand-driven cart.
Iron
This box is made of iron.
Strike the iron
while it is hot.
He purchased an iron
box for me.
Iron ore is found in Bihar.
He is a man or iron
will.
He will iron
his clothes.
ill
He made all efforts to do away with social ills.
He is feeling ill
today.
He treated them ill.
I can ill
afford it.
He is fed up with their ill behaviour.
He is a man of ill
repute.
Idle
The Idle are disliked
everywhere.
Nobody likes an idle
fellow.
What an idle fellow
he is!
He idles away his
time.
Do not idle away
the time.
Like
Children have their own likes
and dislikes.
Women like men to
flatter them.
He looked like a hero.
It looks like rain
today.
I do not feel like
going there.
To play like he
does requires great skill.
Little
He gave me the little he had.
There is little
water in this jug.
A little knowledge
is a dangerous thing.
Little did he know that he had already been
dismissed.
I only ate a little.
It was a little before
six when we reached there.
Let us wait here a little.
Light
Light comes from the Sun.
He was carrying a light
bundle.
He lighted a candle in the room.
Travel light if you
must.
Less
Less you have the less you
desire.
He paid less to the
shopkeeper.
She paid less
attention to her studies.
The doctor advised him to eat less.
She got less salary
last month.
I see her much less
than I used to.
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