The words in the list can be used both as verbs and as nouns, known as CONVERTED WORDS. Study each of the sentences and then fill in the blank with a suitable word in the correct verb or noun form.


damage　dream　demand　doubt　drop　drink　kick　defeat　　end　escape　fear　fish　flood　dress　tip


　　(1) The workers'

_____________for better fringe benefits is being considered.

　　(2) You must be ____________ when you think that you will be a minister.

　　(3) As the storm caused great _____________to the crops, the farmers were in hot water.

　　(4) it is sad to learn that a lot of villagers' huts were __________ in the earthquake.

　　(5) Tom thought that June loved him, but it occurred only in a ____________.

　　(6) Every member of the company ___________ to know its future development.

　　(7) Since your team was badly organised, it was finally ___________in the match.

　　(8) The area near Mr Liaw's house often _____________ whenever there is heavy rain.

　　(9) Have you ever gone ____________ at the weekend?

　　(10)Some prisoners tried to _____________, but to no avail.

　　(11) Economic experts _____________ that there may be another recession.

　　(12) Very soon, the concert will come to a successful ____________.

　　(13) Leaves of trees turned yellow and _____________in winter.

　　(14) Would you care for another cup of cold ___________?

　　(15) In an opera, actors and actresses often wear the ____________ of ancient style.

　　(16) There is no _____________ that Jason will be promoted soon.

　　(17) The opposition party has suffered a serious _____________ in the election.

　　(18) Some roads were closed to traffic because of the ______________.

　　(19) To keep fit, please eat more ____________than meat.

　　(20) The thief jumped out of the prison window and made his _____________.

　　(21) The enemy surrendered for _____________ of being killed.

　　(22) She ___________ her letter with good wishes to the recipient.

　　(23) There is a ____________ in food prices because of bad business.

　　(24) Being thirsty, the boy _____________ a big glass of water like a fish.

　　(25) Please _____________ yourself properly before going to the wedding dinner.

　　(26) All _____________ whether the two leaders will come to a compromise.

　　(27) The rude boy _____________ on the door and entered.

　　(28) A veteran general has been ___________ as the next Minister for Defence.

　　(29) Is it a custom in this hotel to give ___________ to waiters and waitresses.

　　(30) To open the rusty iron gate, you may have to give it a ______________.

>>>答案

(1)demand

　　(2)dreaming

　　(3)damage

　　(4)damaged

　　(5)dream

　　(6)demands

　　(7)defeated

　　(8)floods

　　(9)fishing

　　(10)escape

　　(11)fear

　　(12)end

　　(13)dropped

　　(14)drink

　　(15)dresses

　　(16)doubt

　　(17)defeat

　　(18)flood

　　(19)fish

　　(20)escape

　　(21)fear

　　(22)ended

　　(23)drop

　　(24)drank

　　(25)dress

　　(26)doubt

　　(27)kicked

　　(28)tipped

　　(29)tips

　　(30)kick