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Which of the following sentences uses 'affect' and 'effect' correctly?
(Note: 'affect' is usually a verb, 'effect' is usually a noun)
The new law will affect many people, and its main affect will be on the economy.
The new law will effect many people, and its main affect will be on the economy.
The new law will affect many people, and its main effect will be on the economy.
The new law will effect many people, and its main effect will be on the economy.
Read the sentence: 'The police are still investigating the crime, but a crucial piece of evidence has been found.'
What is the meaning of 'crucial'?
Made of a special type of metal.
Unimportant or minor.
Difficult to understand.
Extremely important or necessary for resolving a problem.
The word 'agenda' in a business meeting context refers to a list of topics to be discussed. This is a true cognate. However, 'agenda' in English can also have a different, more subtle meaning, as in: 'He has a hidden agenda.'
What does 'a hidden agenda' mean?
A list of public commitments and appointments.
A secret intention or a concealed motive behind someone's actions.
A forgotten schedule from a previous meeting.
A secret notebook where he writes his plans.
A travel blogger from the United States writes about their experience in a Brazilian 'padaria':
'I was amazed by the local 'padaria'. It's so much more than a bakery. I went in expecting just to buy some bread, but I found a full-service café, a small grocery, and a place where neighbors actually stop to chat. It's a true community hub.'
What can be inferred from the blogger's text?
The blogger was disappointed with the quality of the bread in Brazil.
All grocery stores in Brazil are also bakeries and community hubs.
The blogger believes Brazilian padarias should focus only on selling bread.
In the United States, a 'bakery' typically has a much narrower function than a Brazilian 'padaria'.
An announcement for a community event says: 'This event is potluck style. Please bring a dish to share!'
What does 'potluck' mean in this context?
A charity event where attendees donate money to buy food for the needy.
A gathering where each guest contributes a different dish of food to be shared among everyone.
A cooking competition where guests vote for the best dish.
A formal dinner where a professional chef will cook for all the guests.