Understanding Affect, Effect, and Related Terms

The video tutorial 'Write Right' addresses commonly confused words in English, providing explanations and examples for five pairs: accept vs. except, affect vs. effect, complement vs. compliment, principal vs. principle, and quote vs. quotation. Each section clarifies the differences in meaning and usage, helping viewers improve their writing skills. The tutorial concludes with a reminder that the list is not exhaustive and encourages viewers to seek further assistance from the writing center.

What is the main focus of the tutorial in the introduction?

• Punctuation marks

• Commonly confused words

• Grammar rules

• Writing styles

Which word means to approve or receive willingly?

• Effect

• Affect

• Accept

• Except

What is the role of 'except' in a sentence?

• Adjective

• Preposition

• Noun

• Verb

Which word is typically used as a verb: 'affect' or 'effect'?

• Both

• Effect

• Affect

• Neither

What is the noun form of the word pair 'affect' and 'effect'?

• Neither

• Affect

• Effect

• Both

Which word describes something that completes or enhances something else?

• Principle

• Complement

• Principal

• Compliment

What does 'complimentary' mean when used as an adjective?

• Optional

• Mandatory

• Free

• Expensive

Which word refers to a sum of money or an administrator?

• Compliment

• Principle

• Principal

• Complement

What does 'principle' usually refer to?

• A sum of money

• A rule or widely accepted truth

• A polite expression

• An administrator

Which term is a verb: 'quote' or 'quotation'?

• Neither

• Both

• Quotation

• Quote