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I didn't think it was very FUN/FUNNY when he said that.
Funny
John Williams will DIRECT/CONDUCT the next orchestral performance.
Conduct
He did a good WORK/JOB on the new project.
Job
Can you BORROW/LEND me a pen.
Lend
He was a FORMIDABLE/WONDERFUL opponent. It was a challenging match.
Formidible
I haven't seen her ALREADY/YET.
yet
This will have a serious EFFECT/AFFCT on the environment.
effect
The dog FETCHED/BOUGHT the stick to his owner.
fetched
Our team has a good POSSIBILITY/CHANCE of winning tonight.
chance
The English CHANNEL/CANAL is between the UK and France.
channel
My boss won't give me a RISE/RAISE.
raise
She is such a SENSIBLE/SENSITIVE person. She always knows what to do.
Sensible
Could you TAKE/BRING me a cup of coffee?
Bring
She refuses to eat meat on PRINCIPLE/PRINCIPAL.
principle
Can you give me the RECEIPT/RECIPE? That was delicious.
recipe
My grandfather always gives me good ADVISE/ADVICE.
advice
