Birou
Name
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Hour
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Language Lab
Using “Affect” and “Effect” – Part One A
Using “affect” or “effect,” write the appropriate word in the space in each sentence. You
may alter the ending of a word (ex: add –ly, -s, -ed) to make it fit the sentence best. Be sure
to refer to your ​Rules of Thumb​ for help.
1.
The ______________ of the price increase will be that fewer people will purchase that product.
2.
The increase in tuition will ______________ my decision to stay in school.
3.
What ______________ was felt from the storm?
4.
Drowsiness can be an ______________ of cold medicine.
5.
The mock accident had a powerful ______________ on the students’ decisions to drink and
drive.
6.
Holden’s use of profanity negatively ______________ his relationships.
7.
Her work ethic ______________ how many victories she achieves.
8.
Her preparation will ______________ the outcome of the game.
9.
The ______________ of our choices will follow us throughout our lives.
10.
Our actions ______________ everyone around us.
Birou
Name
______________________________
Hour
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Language Lab
Using “Affect” and “Effect” – Part Two C
Using “affect” or “effect,” write the appropriate word in the space in each sentence. You may alter the
ending of a word (ex: add –ly, -s, -ed) to make it fit the sentence best. Be sure to refer to your ​Rules of
Thumb​ for help.
1.
Many people have been ______________ by the recession.
2.
If the fertilizer has no ______________ on the lawn, why are we putting it down?
3.
A runny nose, cough, and fever are ______________ of having the flu.
4.
What you pack ______________ whether you’ll have to check your bag.
5.
Kellie’s magnificent dance ______________ my choice to take dance lessons for myself.
6.
The ______________ of eating well is a healthy body.
7.
The 3-D glasses had a negative ______________ on me; they made me dizzy.
8.
The wildfires will certainly ______________ the tourist season this year.
9.
“Do you think the dress code will ______________ the students?” asked Muffy.
10.
The volume in the stadium ______________ my ability to hear the band.
11.
Hearing loss is a possible ______________ of using headphones too much.
12.
“Brain freeze” is one of the ______________ of eating ice cream too fast.
13.
The freezing rain had no ______________ on my ability to make it to work.
14.
The warm reception ______________ Devin’s ability to get through his speech.
15.
The new policy destructively ______________ the workers’ ability to work safely.
16.
Your protests will have no ______________ on the council’s vote.
17.
The newscaster’s attitude ______________ public opinion about the politician.
18.
The destruction from the powerful storm will have a lasting ______________ on the community.
19.
How will the ______________ of the donation influence your work?
20.
Your generosity dramatically ______________ the success of our charity.
Birou
Name
______________________________
Hour
_______________
Language Lab
Using “Affect” and “Effect” – Part Three C
Using “affect” or “effect,” write the appropriate word in the space in each sentence. You may alter the
ending of a word (ex: add –ly, -s, -ed) to make it fit the sentence best. Be sure to refer to your ​Rules of
Thumb​ for help.
1.
The anger of the fans will surely ______________ his performance.
2.
We shall never know the full ______________ of the performance survey.
3.
What ______________ do you think the makeover will have on her?
4.
No matter what she says, it will have no ______________ on me.
5.
No matter how much my teacher yells, it will not ______________ me.
6.
What do you think the ______________ of the decision will be?
7.
The purchase will ______________ every elderly patient in the nursing home.
8.
How did your ice cream purchase ______________ your appetite for dinner?
9.
How was Snyder ______________ by getting a BMW for his birthday?
10.
I was scared by the ______________ the fanatic’s speech was having on the enthusiastic crowd.
11.
Are you sure you won’t be ______________ by the pay cut?
12.
The attorney was positive that his client’s courtroom behavior ______________ the jury’s
decision.
13.
My little sister’s incessant talking always ______________ my patience.
14.
The judge’s ruling will overwhelmingly ______________ our company’s cash flow.
15.
The dog’s wagging tail ______________ my mood after a bad day.
16.
Was Jennifer ______________ by the bad press after the scandal?
17.
The ethereal music had a calming ______________ on the sick patients.
18.
The insults ______________ his self-esteem.
19.
The platoon members’ attitudes ______________ their success.