Understanding Affect and Effect

What is the definition of the verb "affect"?

• To bring about or accomplish

• To cause a change in; to influence

• A result; that which has been brought about

• Contraction of "it is"

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Which sentence correctly uses the noun "effect"?

• The medicine will effect your health.

• The new law will effect a change in policy.

• The new policy had a positive effect on the company.

• It's important to effect the right decision.

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Identify the correct use of "it's" in a sentence.

• The cat licked it's paws.

• It's going to be a sunny day.

• The dog wagged it's tail.

• It's color is blue.

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "its" as a possessive pronoun.

• Its raining outside.

• The bird built it's nest.

• The company increased its profits.

• Its a beautiful day.

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Which of the following sentences uses "affect" correctly?

• The new law will effect the economy.

• The weather can affect your mood.

• The effect of the storm was devastating.

• It's important to effect change.

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Determine the correct use of "effect" as a verb in a sentence.

• The new manager will effect positive changes in the team.

• The effect of the new policy was immediate.

• The medicine had a strong effect on the patient.

• It's effect was unexpected.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Analyze the following sentence: "The referee's call will affect the score." What role does "affect" play in this sentence?

• It is a noun describing the result.

• It is a verb indicating an action.

• It is a contraction of "it is."

• It is a possessive pronoun.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Evaluate the impact of using "it's" versus "its" in the following sentence: "The company increased ___ profits this quarter."

• Using "it's" would indicate a contraction, which is incorrect.

• Using "its" would indicate possession, which is correct.

• Both "it's" and "its" are correct in this context.

• Neither "it's" nor "its" is correct in this context.

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What is the primary difference between "affect" and "effect" when used as a verb?

• "Affect" is a noun, while "effect" is a verb.

• "Affect" means to influence, while "effect" means to bring about.

• "Affect" is a contraction, while "effect" is a possessive pronoun.

• "Affect" is a verb, while "effect" is a noun.

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In the sentence "The referee's call has an effect on the score," what is the function of "effect"?

• It is a verb indicating an action.

• It is a noun describing the result.

• It is a contraction of "it is."

• It is a possessive pronoun.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A