Affect/Effect - Remembering the Difference
English
Year 9
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A worksheet focusing on distinguishing affect from effect, featuring error correction and analysis tasks to reinforce understanding.
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Affect/Effect - Remembering the Difference
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Understanding Affect and Effect
The new policy had a significant effect on the company's productivity. Managers believed that their actions would affect employee morale positively. However, some observed that the effect of the changes was not as expected. The affect of stress on performance is well-documented, but understanding its true impact requires careful analysis. In many cases, the emotional affect of workers influences their output more than the actual effect of policies implemented.
1.
Identify and correct the errors in the following sentence: 'The effect of the new procedures affect the whole team.'
[2 marks]2.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The manager’s words had a profound ______ on the staff.'
Aa) affect
Bb) effect
3.
Correct the errors in this sentence: 'Her mood can influence affect her decision-making process.'
[2 marks]4.
Identify whether 'affect' or 'effect' is appropriate: 'The rain had a calming _____ on the crowd.'
Aa) affect
Bb) effect
5.
Analyse the following sentence and identify any errors related to affect/effect: 'The emotional affect of his speech was palpable.'
[3 marks]6.
Rewrite this sentence correctly: 'Their decisions will affect the overall outcome of the project.'
[2 marks]7.
Select the best option: 'The new legislation had a direct ______ on the environment.'
Aa) affect
Bb) effect
8.
Identify and correct the error: 'The affect of climate change is undeniable.'
[2 marks]9.
Explain in a short paragraph the difference between affect and effect, providing examples.
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