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Fifth Grade Vocabulary Worksheet on the difference between
"affect" and
"effect."
Definitions:
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Affect (verb): to act on, change, or influence.
-
Effect (noun): a result, an impression, or something that comes into being.
Now, let’s go through each sentence and determine which word fits based on whether we need a
verb (affect) or a
noun (effect).
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1.
This year’s drought will ______ the crop.
- We are looking for a verb because "will" is followed by a verb.
- The drought *influences* or *changes* the crop.
✔ affect
2.
The lyrics had a big _____ on Sammie.
- "Had a big ___ on" is a common phrase where "effect" is used as a noun.
- Example: "had a big effect on someone"
✔ effect
3.
The _____ of the storm is felt throughout the entire city.
- We need a noun here — the *result* or *impact* of the storm.
✔ effect
4.
He did not want his test score to _____ his grade.
- This needs a verb — the score *influences* or *changes* his grade.
✔ affect
5.
Her cold will _____ her breathing.
- Again, we need a verb — the cold *changes* her breathing.
✔ affect
6.
Silence was not the _____ the standup comedian wanted.
- "The _____" indicates a noun — the desired *result* or *outcome*.
✔ effect
7.
Ben’s bright blue eyes has an ______ on everyone he meets.
- "Has an ___ on" → this is a common structure with the noun
effect.
- Example: "has an effect on people"
✔ effect
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Final Answers:
1. This year’s drought will
affect the crop.
2. The lyrics had a big
effect on Sammie.
3. The
effect of the storm is felt throughout the entire city.
4. He did not want his test score to
affect his grade.
5. Her cold will
affect her breathing.
6. Silence was not the
effect the standup comedian wanted.
7. Ben’s bright blue eyes has an
effect on everyone he meets.
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Summary:
- Use
affect when it's a
verb (something that changes or influences).
- Use
effect when it's a
noun (the result or outcome).
✔ Remember:
Affect = Action (verb), Effect = Result (noun)
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