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प्रश्न
The same word can be used as a noun in some sentences and as a verb in others. For example,
- Many are the empty remarks. ______ (Noun)
- A wise man once remarked, ______ (Verb)
Make two sentences of your own with each of the words given below, using the same word as a noun in one and as a verb in another.
- change
- show
- throw
- return
- benefit
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उत्तर
| Words | Noun | Verb |
| Change | Picnics are a welcome change from daily routine. | Change the way you think. |
| Show | The students put up a grand musical show. | You need not show me your tickets. |
| Throw | That was an easy throw. | You must throw garbage in the trash can. |
| Return | She promised to take me for a movie on her return from the market. | Please return my book, as I need to complete it. |
| Benefit | I advise you for your own benefit. | Children benefit from parent's advice. |
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| 3. | TNPSC | |
| 4. | STD | |
| 5. | ISD | |
| 6. | MBA | |
| 7. | MHRD | |
| 8. | GPS | |
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| 10 | PTA | |
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| 12. | ICU | |
| 13. | IIM | |
| 14. | MRI | |
| 15. | ECG | |
| 16. | NCC | |
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| 18. | CPU | |
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