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About Affect vs. Effect & More

Give your memory a workout with Affect vs. Effect & More: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Commonly mixed-up word pairs trip up even experienced writers. Can you choose the right one every time? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.

A few sample questions

  1. 1. Which is correct? 'The weather will ___ our plans.'

    Answer: affect

  2. 2. Which is correct? 'The ___ of the medicine was immediate.'

    Answer: effect

  3. 3. Which is correct? 'She ___ than her sister.'

    Answer: is taller than

  4. 4. Which is correct? 'I need your ___ on this project.'

    Answer: advice

  5. 5. Which is correct? 'The principal will ___ you on the matter.'

    Answer: advise

Frequently asked questions

Will I lose my progress if I close the page?

Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Affect vs. Effect & More fits comfortably in one sitting.

How many questions are in Affect vs. Effect & More?

Affect vs. Effect & More has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.

Is Affect vs. Effect & More free to play?

Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Affect vs. Effect & More — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.

How long does Affect vs. Effect & More take?

Most players finish Affect vs. Effect & More in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.

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