Review: Affect vs effect

What does 'affect' mean?

'Affect' usually means to influence something.

What does 'effect' mean?

'Effect' is the result of a change.

Fill in the blank: The weather can _____ your mood.

affect

True or false: 'Effect' is a verb.

False, because 'effect' is a noun.

Difference between affect and effect

'Affect' is a verb; 'effect' is a noun.

Fill in the blank: The new law had a positive _____ on the community.

effect

What part of speech is 'affect'?

'Affect' is usually a verb.

What part of speech is 'effect'?

'Effect' is usually a noun.

True or false: 'Affect' can be used as a noun.

True, but it's rare and means 'emotion'.

Question: Can you give an example of 'affect'?

'Rain can affect our plans for a picnic.'

Question: Can you give an example of 'effect'?

'The effect of the new policy was immediate.'

Fill in the blank: The _____ of the storm was widespread damage.

effect

Which word fits? 'The music will _____ your feelings.'

affect

True or false: 'Effect' can describe an outcome.

True, because it refers to results.

Question: How do you use 'affect' in a sentence?

'Cold weather can affect my health.'

Question: How do you use 'effect' in a sentence?

'The effect of the study was surprising.'

Which word would you use? 'The _____ of the change was significant.'

effect

True or false: You can say 'the affect of the change'.

False, because it should be 'the effect'.

What is a synonym for 'affect'?

'Influence' is a synonym for 'affect'.

What is a synonym for 'effect'?

'Result' is a synonym for 'effect'.