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.

cause　　cost　　crowd　　curse 　　cure 　curve

date　　 call　　cheer　　 cover　　 cry　　comb

climb　　cut　　delay


　　(1) Bad workmanship often ______________ tall buildings to look old and unattractive after a few years.

　　(2) To me, the main _____________ of road accidents is the recklessness of road users--motorists and pedestrians.

　　(3) Passers-by ___________ round the scene of an accident to see what had really happened.

　　(4) Some workers were sacked and they _____________ the boss for ruining their life.

　　(5) If you buy a thing more than neccessary, the shopkeeper may charge you less and you will save some_____________.

　　(6 )It ______________ a motorist quite a lot for using a car in this country.

　　(7) A man who knows magic was asked to put a ______________ on the evil man.

　　(8) Such a disease can be ___________ and stopped from worsening.

　　(9) There is a ____________ in the corner; drive slowly when you come to it.

　　(10) The old lady ___________ up the staircase with great difficulty.

　　(11) Your hair is dishevelled; it needs a good ____________, doesn't it ?

　　(12) A public figure may pay a high price for a rapid _____________to stardom.

　　(13) Some diseases are troublesome and have no known _____________.

　　(14) Tom's car almost skipped when the road suddenly_____________ to the left.

　　(15) The police ____________ the forest for the escaped prisoner, but in vain.

　　(16) Whenever there was a car accident, you could see ____________ of people gathering in the street.

　　(17) Walking past the path, we heard a loud _____________ for help.

　　(18) The crowd supporting our team _____________ when it scored a goal.

　　(19) Please remove the dust and dirt ____________ the furniture.

　　(20) The moment the woman heard the bad news, she ___________ with grief.

　　(21) There was a loud ___________ of pain when a motorcycle knocked down a pedestrian.

　　(22) All could hear the ____________ of the spectators in the national stadium.

　　(23) Have you heard the drowning boy ___________ for help?

　　(24) Before you sit on the sofa, please put a ____________ on it to prevent it from being dirty.

　　(25) How did you get that bad ____________ on your right shoulder?

　　(26) Don't forget to _____________ and sign your letter before posting it.

　　(27) He ____________ one of his fingers on a broken cup.

　　(28) May I know the exact _____________ for submitting the report?

　　(29) Because of an emergency in his company, Tom ___________ his annual leave.

　　(30) -When shall we begin the work?-Start it without further ___________.

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(1)causes

　　(2)cause

　　(3)crowded

　　(4)cursed

　　(5)cost

　　(6)costs

　　(7)curse

　　(8)cured

　　(9)curve

　　(10)climbed

　　(11)comb

　　(12)climb

　　(13)cure

　　(14)curved

　　(15)combed

　　(16)crowds

　　(17)call

　　(18)cheered

　　(19)covering

　　(20)cried

　　(21)cry

　　(22)cheers

　　(23)calling

　　(24)cover

　　(25)cut

　　(26)date

　　(27)cut

　　(28)date

　　(29)delayed

　　(30)delay