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The quiz answers as well as their explanations are presented below.
- The __________ of the preacher’s words on the young boy’s life was astounding.Effect – Since the word preceding the blank is “the”, a noun has to be used. Effect is almost always used as a noun.
- Sheila was surprised that her book could __________ people so profoundly.Affect – In this sentence, the blank requires a verb or action. Since the definition of affect is “to influence”, this word is used.
- Meditation had an obvious __________ on Mandy’s general behavior.Effect – Since the word preceding the blank is “the”, a noun has to be used. Effect is almost always used as a noun.
- Patty realized her criticism had no __________ on Roger’s poor work.Effect – Since the word preceding the blank is “no”, a noun has to be used. Effect is almost always used as a noun.
- The coach’s encouraging words before the big game were __________ (effective or affective).Effective – Since a desired result was achieved, the word effective is used.
- Patty’s harsh words didn’t __________ Roger as much as he had anticipated.Affect – In this sentence, the blank requires a verb or action. Since the definition of affect is “to influence”, this word is used.
- The president couldn’t __________ a new policy without his cabinet’s consent.Effect – In rare cases, effect can be used as a verb. When used as a verb effect means, “to bring about or accomplish”. Since the sentence is talking about “bringing about” new policies, the verb effect is used.
- His old teacher’s wise words had the most __________ on Tom’s career endeavors.Effect – Since one of the words preceding the blank is “the”, a noun has to be used. Effect is almost always used as a noun. The word “most” is simply an adjective used to describe the noun “effect”.
- Anna’s photograph had a profound __________ on John.Effect – Since the word preceding the blank is “a”, a noun has to be used. Effect is almost always used as a noun.
- Chris was curious how the crime rate __________ed hiring rates in his neighborhood.Affect – In this sentence, the blank requires a verb or action. Since the definition of affect is “to influence”, this word is used.
