Distinguishing Between Effect and Affect

The video discusses the effects of driving a car versus riding a bike on health and the environment. It highlights a personal decision to drive less and bike more for positive environmental and health impacts. The video also explains the grammatical difference between 'effect' and 'affect', providing examples and an interactive exercise for practice. It concludes with a thank you message.

What are the two activities compared in terms of their impact on health and the environment?

• Flying and sailing

• Driving a car and riding a bike

• Walking and running

• Swimming and cycling

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which activity is said to have a positive impact on health?

• Sailing a boat

• Driving a car

• Flying a plane

• Riding a bike

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• Both are verbs

• 'Effect' is a noun and 'affect' is a verb

• 'Effect' is a verb and 'affect' is a noun

• Both are nouns

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following sentences uses 'effect' correctly?

• The new law will effect many people.

• Stress can effect your mood.

• The medicine had a positive effect on her health.

• The weather will effect our plans.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What does 'affect' usually mean?

• To create a change

• A result

• A negative outcome

• A positive outcome

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences uses 'affect' correctly?

• The new policy had a significant affect.

• Eating too much sugar can affect your health.

• The recycling program had a positive affect.

• The movie had a strong affect on the audience.

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CCSS.L.3.2F