Identify the sentence that correctly distinguishes between the commonly confused words 'affect' and 'effect':
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Persistent pupil absenteeism will adversely affect academic performance, creating a lasting negative effect.
- Step 1: In standard English, 'affect' functions primarily as a verb meaning to influence or alter. Step 2. 'Effect' functions primarily as a noun meaning an outcome, consequence, or result. Answer: Persistent pupil absenteeism will adversely affect academic performance, creating a lasting negative effect. Why not the others: Swapping the verb and noun forms represents a frequent orthographic and lexical error in professional writing.
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