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Affect vs. Effect Quiz

1. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence.

 A) What positive effects have you seen from exercising every day?
 B) What positive affects have you seen from exercising every day?

2. 

 A) The medication’s long-term effects are not yet known.
 B) The medication’s long-term affects are not yet known.

3. 

 A) Did you know that osteoporosis effects both men and women?
 B) Did you know that osteoporosis affects both men and women?

4. 

 A) The record-low interest rate has affected the housing market in a positive way.
 B) The record-low interest rate has effected the housing market in a positive way.

5. 

 A) Do you think your lack of sleep could be affecting your mood?
 B) Do you think your lack of sleep could be effecting your mood?

6. 

 A) None of the buildings were effected by the earthquake.
 B) None of the buildings were affected by the earthquake.

7. 

 A) Internet piracy has a negative affect on the music industry.
 B) Internet piracy has a negative effect on the music industry.

8. 

 A) Food prices have been affected by high gasoline prices.
 B) Food prices have been effected by high gasoline prices.

9. 

 A) The course will focus on how diet directly effects health.
 B) The course will focus on how diet directly affects health.

10. 

 A) That movie has won many awards for its special effects.
 B) That movie has won many awards for its special affects.


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