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  1. Which sentence uses "imply" correctly?

    Answer: Her words implied that she disagreed.

    "Imply" means to suggest indirectly, which a speaker does, fitting her words.

  2. Choose the correct word: "The loud noise had no _____ on his concentration."

    Answer: effect

    "Effect" is the noun meaning result, fitting after "no."

  3. Which sentence uses "farther" correctly?

    Answer: We drove farther than planned.

    "Farther" refers to physical distance, fitting how far they drove.

  4. Choose the correct word: "Please _____ the rules before signing."

    Answer: peruse

    "Peruse" means to read carefully, fitting reading rules before signing.

  5. Which sentence uses "lose" correctly?

    Answer: I might lose the game.

    "Lose" is the verb meaning to be deprived of or not win, fitting the game.

  6. Choose the correct word: "The number of applicants _____ increasing each year."

    Answer: is

    "The number" is treated as singular, so it takes the singular verb "is."

  7. Which sentence uses "between" or "among" correctly?

    Answer: The secret is between you and me.

    "Between" is used for two people, fitting "you and me."