The salesman ______ our neighborhood for new business.   canvased   canvassed   The old man appeared ______ and hearty.   hale   hail   Hint Hint       A bird was perched on a _____ of the tree.   bough   bow   It is unwise to ______.   gambol   gamble   Chocolate pudding is a popular ______.   desert   dessert   Hint       I've told her again and again, but it has no ______ on her.   effect   affect   Hint       The door will ______ when you open it.   creek   creak   Hint       The lighting ______ emphasized the harsh atmosphere of the drama.   affects   effects   Hint       The mediator ______ care in the forthcoming negotiations.   counciled   counseled   Hint       Adverse criticism of the book did not ______ the author.   affect   effect   Hint