We paid our ______ for the airline tickets.   fair   fare   The pony trotted with a steady ______.   gate   gait   Adverse criticism of the book did not ______ the author.   effect   affect   Hint Hint       The lambs _____ in the pasture.   gamble   gambol   Hint       The doorman will ______ a cab for you.   hail   hale   Hint       I will reserve a ______ on the ship and train to Chicago.   birth   berth   An assembly of persons called together for consultation, deliberation, or discussion is called a ______.   counsel   council   Hint       A bird was perched on a _____ of the tree.   bough   bow   The different shades of blue create a beautiful ______.   effect   affect   Hint       The door will ______ when you open it.   creek   creak   Hint