Multiple choice

In which set can each word be used as a noun, adjective and verb?

  1. Counter, light, pat, clear

  2. Delegate, defeat, temporary, tertiary

  3. Chronic, incumbency, parent, proponent

  4. Topic, alacrity, android, auditory

  5. Low, clean, delegate, irate

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The word counter can be a noun, an adjective and a verb. As a noun it refers to a table over which business is transacted; to counter (verb) is to speak in response; as an adjective counter means opposite. Example: counter clockwise. The word clear can be a verb, an adjective and a noun. As an adjective clear means obvious; to clear is to empty a place; the noun clear is mainly used in the phrase ‘in the clear’. The word light can be a verb, an adjective and a noun. Light (noun) is the brightness that allows us to see things; light (adjective) means very bright; to light is to start to burn. The word pat can be a verb, an adjective and a noun. To pat is to touch someone gently; a pat (noun) is a gentle touch; pat excuses (adjective) are those excuses that have been used too many times.