Frequently Confused Words in English

Frequently Confused Words in English

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial addresses a question about the effects of lightning on power lines, focusing on the distinction between the words 'affect' and 'effect'. It provides strategies for handling frequently confused words on the SAT, emphasizing that 'affect' is usually a verb and 'effect' a noun. The tutorial advises not to stress over these questions, as they are rare on the SAT, and suggests using elimination strategies if unsure. Additional resources on commonly confused words are available on the website.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of the passage discussed in the video?

The history of folgerites.

The effects of lightning on buried power lines.

The impact of power outages on cities.

The effects of lightning on above ground power lines.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the choices given in the question?

Affects on

Effects of

Affects from

Effects by

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of question is being discussed in the video?

Reading comprehension

Science reasoning

Math problem-solving

Frequently confused words

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the video, how often do frequently confused words questions appear on the SAT?

Frequently

Rarely

Never

Always

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key difference between 'affect' and 'effect' as mentioned in the video?

'Affect' is a verb and 'effect' is a noun.

Both are verbs.

'Affect' is a noun and 'effect' is a verb.

Both are nouns.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which option was eliminated first in the process of elimination?

Effects of

Affects from

Effects by

Affects of

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you are unsure about the correct word in a frequently confused words question?

Skip the question.

Guess without eliminating any options.

Eliminate choices with other errors and make an educated guess.

Spend a lot of time trying to figure it out.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What resource is mentioned in the video for further help with frequently confused words?

A dictionary

A video tutorial

A quick guide on the website

A textbook