Affect vs. Effect

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"Affect" may be a verb or a noun, but for the purposes of this lesson, treat each instance of "affect" as a verb meaning "to influence or to change." Examples: 1) Illness affects his patience. 2) She attempted to affect a caring attitude.

"Effect" may be a verb or a noun. As a verb it means to bring about. Example: We will effect the changes we want. As a noun it means result of a cause. Example: What effect will this bring?

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Directions:: Click the word that correctly completes each sentence.

1.: Sleep (affects) (effects) my ability to concentrate.
2.: The storm will (affect) (effect) our drive.
3.: What (affects) (effects) will your resignation have on the team?
4.: I desire to (affect) (effect) a change in my lifestyle.
5.: The (affects) (effects) of good nutrition last for a lifetime.
6.: Their grades will be (affected) (effected) by the amount of time they study.
7.: Advertising (affects) (effects) the outcome of elections.
8.: What will be the legal (affects) (effects) of that decision?
9.: The major (affect) (effect) of the election is yet to come.
10.: Being on time (affects) (effects) how I feel.

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