Directions: In the following question, two statements are given with some words in bold. Which of the following pairs of bold words must be interchanged to make both sentences grammatically correct?

a. The government issued(A) stimulus checks in an attempt to irritate(B) the amplify(C) economy.
b. To rejuvenate(D) his roommates, Howard left a small microphone under his pillow to depressed(E) the sound of his snoring(F).