Commonly Confused Words #1 Affect vs. Effect

Definitions: Affect = verb meaning to change or influence Affect- change Ex. The storms affected my travel plans. Effect= noun meaning a result Effect - result Ex. The effect of my test score lowered my grade.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word for the following sentences. 1. The helpline is for young people (effected/ affected) by cancer. 2. Loss of stamina is just one negative (effect/ affect) of smoking. 3. Hurricanes (effect/affect) everyone, regardless of age, race, or gender. 4. The need to pass EOI tests will profoundly (effect/affect) student performance in the classroom.

Context Clues 1. Joan loves to buy bultic foods: such as vegetables from China, spices from India, and cheeses from France. a) expensive b) rare c) seasoned d) odorless 2. Emotionally disturbed people have malred thoughts. Meaning, they may often think about suicide or murder. a) unusual b) realistic c) imaginative d) disturbing 3. At first, the surgery seemed to be successful, but several hours later the patient’s condition began to elorate. a) decline b) improve c) stabilize d) slow