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Match each pair of words to the distinction

Exercise and reference answers

Matching pairs
  1. Left
    affect
    Right
    to influence
  2. Left
    effect (verb)
    Right
    to bring about, accomplish
  3. Left
    effect (noun)
    Right
    a result
  4. Left
    fewer
    Right
    for things you can count
  5. Left
    less
    Right
    not to be used where fewer belongs

Explanation

Strunk's entries state each distinction exactly. Source: The Elements of Style, Strunk (1918), Words Commonly Misused.
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