Meaning of the Verb "Affect":
The verb "affect" primarily means to have an influence on or to produce a change in something or someone. It can be used to describe how one thing or action impacts another, often emotionally or in terms of behavior.
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks (Multiple Choice)
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb "affect" (affect, affects, affected, affecting).
1. The rainy weather ____________ my mood, making me feel a bit gloomy. a) affect b) affects c) affected d) affecting
2. Loud noises can ____________ a person's ability to concentrate. a) affect b) affects c) affected d) affecting
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks (Word Bank)
Choose the correct form from the word bank to fill in the blanks.
1. The sudden news of the cancellation of the event ____________ everyone's plans. Word Bank: affected, affecting
2. A positive attitude can ____________ how well you perform in challenging situations. Word Bank: affect, affects
Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks (Sentence Completion)
Complete each sentence with the appropriate form of the verb "affect" (affect, affects, affected, affecting).