Commonly Confused Words

Provide an example of 'effect' in a sentence.

• The effect of the new law was immediate.

• The effects of the storm were devastating.

• The effect of the movie was profound.

• The effect of the music was calming.

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

• 'Affect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

• 'Effect' is a verb meaning to influence something.

• 'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something.

• 'Effect' is an adverb describing how something is done.

Define 'sight'.

• The ability to see; vision.

• The act of looking at something closely.

• A type of optical illusion.

• A method of visual communication.

Define 'whose'.

• A possessive pronoun used to ask about ownership.

• A type of question word used to inquire about a person.

• A term used to indicate a location or place.

• A conjunction used to connect clauses.

What is the difference between 'whose' and 'who's'?

• 'Whose' is a possessive pronoun used to ask about ownership.

• 'Who's' is a type of question word.

• 'Whose' is a contraction for 'who is'.

• 'Who's' is a possessive pronoun used to ask about ownership.

Define 'who's'.

• A contraction for 'who is' or 'who has'.

• A type of question word used in English.

• A slang term for a person.

• A possessive form of 'who'.

Define 'affect'.

• To influence or make a change.

• To remain unchanged.

• To ignore or overlook something.

• To create a new idea.

Define 'than'.

• A conjunction used for making comparisons.

• A preposition indicating a relationship.

• An adverb describing a degree.

• A noun representing a person or thing.

What is the difference between 'sight', 'site', and 'cite'?

• 'Sight' refers to the ability to hear.

• 'Site' refers to a type of vision correction.

• 'Cite' means to quote or refer to a source.

• 'Sight' refers to the ability to see.

Define 'effect'.

• A cause of an event

• The result or outcome of a cause.

• A type of reaction

• An initial stimulus