Affect vs. Effect PSAT

Front

What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

Back

Affect is a verb meaning to influence something, while effect is a noun meaning the result of a change.

Front

Use 'affect' in a sentence.

Back

The loud music coming from next door affects my concentration.

Front

Use 'effect' in a sentence.

Back

The rain had almost no effect on traffic.

Front

What part of speech is 'affect'?

Back

Affect is primarily used as a verb.

Front

What part of speech is 'effect'?

Back

Effect is primarily used as a noun.

Front

Change the underlined word to either EFFECT or AFFECT: 'Brain freeze' can be the __ of eating ice cream too fast.

Back

effect

Front

Fill in the blank: The drought will certainly __ the crops this season.

Back

affect

Front

Fill in the blank: Has anything in nature ever __ you deeply?

Back

affected

Front

What does it mean to 'affect' something?

Back

To influence or make a change to something.

Front

What does it mean to have an 'effect' on something?

Back

To produce a change or result in something.