Homophones Worksheet: Affect vs. Effect
English
Grade 6
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~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the proper usage of affect and effect, with thematic context around sports, designed to enhance understanding through creative writing and analysis tasks.
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Homophones Worksheet: Affect vs. Effect
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Understanding Affect and Effect in Sports
In a high school basketball game, the coach’s decision to sub in a new player had a significant impact on the team's performance. The player's energy and enthusiasm affected the entire team, boosting morale. After the game, the coach reflected on how his strategic choices affected the outcome. Sometimes, even small changes in team tactics can affect the final score, and understanding how actions influence results is key to success in sports. Athletes and coaches alike consider how their decisions might affect their performance and the game's outcome.
1.
In the passage, what did the coach's decision to substitute a player affect?
[2 marks]2.
Choose the correct word: The coach’s strategic decisions can (affect / effect) the final score.
Aa) affect
Bb) effect
3.
Explain briefly how an athlete’s attitude might affect their performance during a game.
[2 marks]4.
Identify the phrase in the passage that shows how actions influence results.
[2 marks]5.
Create a short paragraph describing a sports event where a coach's decision affected the outcome. Use the words 'affect' and 'effect' correctly.
6.
In your own words, describe how knowing the difference between affect and effect can help sports coaches make better decisions.
[2 marks]7.
Select the sentence that correctly uses 'effect'.
Aa) The new team strategy had a positive affect on the game.
Bb) The new team strategy had a positive effect on the game.
8.
Analyze the use of the word 'affected' in the phrase: 'the player's energy affected the entire team.' What is its function in the sentence?
[2 marks]9.
Creative Writing Task: Imagine you are a sports coach writing a letter to your team about an upcoming game. Use at least two sentences where you correctly distinguish between 'affect' and 'effect'. Include your expectations for how your decisions might influence the game.
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