Affect vs Effect Quiz Answers

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The quiz answers as well as their explanations are presented below.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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”.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.

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