These are confused pairs of words. choose the correct alternative for each sentence 1. common / mutual a) the firm agreed that increasing client satisfaction was our ………. b) it was in the parties' interest to reach an agreement quickly. 2. less / fewer a) there were hours logged than the company expected. b) the amount of gasoline was ……… than we had budgeted for. 3. principle / principal a) the reason we didn't pursue it was the cost. b) we didn't want to continue the case, mostly because of …… . 4. affect / effect a) the cost will the final contract. b) we know that the of the merger will create problems.
