Problem Overview:
The task is to complete each sentence with the correct word:
affect or
effect. The instructions clarify that:
-
Affect is a verb meaning to act on, change, or influence.
-
Effect is a noun meaning a result, an impression, or something that comes into being.
Solution:
Let's analyze each sentence and determine whether to use
affect (verb) or
effect (noun).
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#### 1.
This year’s drought will ______ the crop.
- The word needed here is a verb because it describes what the drought will do to the crop.
- Correct choice:
affect
#### 2.
The lyrics had a big ______ on Sammie.
- The word needed here is a noun because it follows "a big" and describes the impact of the lyrics.
- Correct choice:
effect
#### 3.
The ______ of the storm is felt throughout the entire city.
- The word needed here is a noun because it refers to the result or impact of the storm.
- Correct choice:
effect
#### 4.
He did not want his test score to ______ his grade.
- The word needed here is a verb because it describes the action of the test score on the grade.
- Correct choice:
affect
#### 5.
Her cold will ______ her breathing.
- The word needed here is a verb because it describes the action of the cold on her breathing.
- Correct choice:
affect
#### 6.
Silence was not the ______ the standup comedian wanted.
- The word needed here is a noun because it refers to the desired outcome or result.
- Correct choice:
effect
#### 7.
Ben’s bright blue eyes have an ______ on everyone he meets.
- The word needed here is a noun because it refers to the impact or impression Ben’s eyes have on others.
- Correct choice:
effect
---
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 have an
effect on everyone he meets.
---
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{affect, effect, effect, affect, affect, effect, effect}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of grammar worksheet grade 5.
