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My middle school teacher had a major ___________ (effect/affect) on me. She was the one who inspired me to become a teacher.
effect
The sirens were _________ (quite/quiet) loud during the fire drill.
quite
The shop has decided to _________ (rise/raise) their prices because of the increase in taxes.
raise
Don't go anywhere! Class will begin _______. (briefly/shortly)
shortly
The outcome of the presidential election is going to have a huge ___________ on the world. (effect/affect)
effect
Could you _________ (borrow/lend) me some money? I've forgotten my wallet.
lend
Could I _________ (borrow/lend) some money? I've forgotten my wallet.
borrow
Let him finish his job, ______ (than/then) we'll go.
then
If you ______ (accept/except ) the ring, you'll have to marry the bum.
accept
It's less _____ (then/than) a mile to Central Park.
than
You may keep all of his gifts ______ (accept/except) the ring.
except
I ________ (advice/advise) you to go and see a doctor asap!
advise
Thanks for your good ________ (advice/advise) the other day!
advice
Make sure you don't ______ (lose/loose) your keys.
lose
I think I have lost weight. My pants have started to feel a bit _____ (lose/loose)
loose
