Grammar Review Affect Effect

Correct grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanics can truly ____ your clarity as a writer: if you have great ideas, you need to make them clear!

• effect

• affect

I don't usually do ____ on my grammar assessments, but I will review and proofread to help me learn.

• badly

• bad

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

The weather (affects, effects) a person's mood; seeing the sun after a week of rain can have an exhilarating (affect, effect). 

• effects, affect

• affects, effect

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Choose the sentence that has proper parallel structure.

• I prefer reading the book rather than to watch the movie adaptation.

• I prefer to read the book rather than watching the movie adaptation. 

• I prefer reading the book rather than watching the movie adaptation.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which word functions (usually) as a verb?

• Affect

• Effect

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

Which word means the result of some cause?

• Affect

• Effect

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

When he styles his chest hair, Joshua has a great _____________________ on the ladies.

• affect

• effect

To make a living, Molly manufactures manhole covers in assorted colors.  This will surely ______________ the beauty of the city.

• affect

• effect

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The new policy will have a significant _____ on the company's operations.

• Affect

• Effect

• Affecting

• Effecting

Which sentence uses 'affect' correctly?

• The affect of the movie was profound.

• The weather can affect your mood.

• The affect of the decision was unexpected.

• The new law will effect many changes.