Commonly Confused Words: Affect vs. Effect

What is the definition of 'Affect'?

• The result of a change (noun).

• To influence something (verb).

• A type of weather condition.

Fill in the blank: The ______ of the storm was severe.

• effect

• cause

• duration

• location

What is the correct usage of 'Your'?

• A) Possessive (something belongs to you)

• B) Contraction for 'you are'.

Fill in the blank: The dog is chewing on ___ toy.

• its

• it's

• their

• there

Fill in the blank: '___ means “also” or “excessively.”'

• Too

• Two

• To

• Toe

Fill in the blank: '___ is the number 2.'

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which sentence correctly uses an exclamation point?

• A) Did someone in here shout 'Playtime'?

• B) Did someone in here shout 'Playtime!'?

An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

• Jumbo shrimp

• Bitter sweet

• Deafening silence

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

• Silent scream

• Loud noise

• Small ant

• Fast turtle

The meaning of hyperbole is:

• an exaggeration

• a metaphor

• a simile

• a personification