"The handsome stranger...." Because it creates an image inside your head :)
The clue word would be since because "since" is like another word for because
Answer:
Weather - I’m surprised to see that the weather was becoming warmer.
Whether - Whether we want to admit it or not, we all wish everyone would like us.
Affect - An early frost in Florida can affect the orange crop negatively.
Effect - The effect of the medicine on her illness was surprisingly fast.
Accept - They offered him a job, & he accepted.
Except - Everything was in good order except the boots
Explanation:
Weather is primarily used as a noun. It is the state of the atmosphere in a particular place e.g., rain, sunshine, snow and so on. Whether is a conjunction. It is mostly used to introduce a clause and express a doubt or choice between alternatives.
Affect and effect are easy to mix up. Here's the short version of how to use affect vs. effect. Affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change.
Accept means to agree or to receive something offered. Except means excluding or with the exception of. The ex- of except can help you to remember that it means excluding.
The verb phrase, "have become", is functioning as an action verb.
