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Confusing pairs and false friends

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