Exercise 7: Similar Words 3

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Eleanor Dickey
Eleanor Dickey, History & Literature
Eleanor is a distinguished Professor of Classics at the University of Reading in the UK, specializing in the study of classical literature, history, and culture.
Quizzes Created: 9 | Total Attempts: 2,045
| Attempts: 145
SettingsSettings
Please wait...
  • 1/27 Questions

    This school’s ___ is a retired army colonel.

    • Principal
    • Principle
Please wait...
About This Quiz

This quiz focuses on differentiating between 'affect' and 'effect', testing understanding through context-based sentences.

Exercise 7: Similar Words 3 - Quiz

Quiz Preview

  • 2. 

    The ___ is chosen by the school’s governors on the basis of an application and extensive interviews.

    • Principal

    • Principle

    Correct Answer
    A. Principal
    Explanation
    An noun meaning "primary person in charge" is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 

    A good ___ to keep in mind is that “affect” is a verb and “effect” a noun.

    • Principal

    • Principle

    Correct Answer
    A. Principle
    Explanation
    An noun meaning "rule" is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 

    People who steal from the disabled have absolutely no ____.

    • Principals

    • Principles

    Correct Answer
    A. Principles
    Explanation
    An noun meaning "morals" is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 

    This school tries to instill a good set of ___ into the pupils.

    • Principals

    • Principles

    Correct Answer
    A. Principles
    Explanation
    An noun meaning "morals" is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 

    The ___ of the school informed us that it had run out of money. 

    • Principal

    • Principle

    Correct Answer
    A. Principal
    Explanation
    An noun meaning "primary person in charge" is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 7. 

    The thing is that I can’t, because I’ve got a ___ against doing that sort of thing.

    • Principal

    • Principle

    Correct Answer
    A. Principle
    Explanation
    An noun meaning "rule" is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 8. 

    The ___ of that mistake cannot be underestimated.

    • Affects

    • Effects

    Correct Answer
    A. Effects
    Explanation
    A noun is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 9. 

    Coeliac disease ___ thousands of people in Britain.

    • Affects

    • Effects

    Correct Answer
    A. Affects
    Explanation
    A verb is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 10. 

    The basic ___ is that one is a noun and the other an adjective.

    • Principal

    • Principle

    Correct Answer
    A. Principle
    Explanation
    An noun meaning "rule" or "idea" is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 11. 

    What will the ___ on our bottom line be?

    • Affect

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Effect
    Explanation
    A noun is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 12. 

    The ___ of that election was disastrous.

    • Affect

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Effect
    Explanation
    A noun is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 13. 

    She was not at all ___ by the mistake.

    • Affected

    • Effected

    Correct Answer
    A. Affected
    Explanation
    A verb is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 14. 

    Did the incident ___ you directly?

    • Affect

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Affect
    Explanation
    A verb is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 15. 

    Losing his mother ___ him badly.

    • Affected

    • Effected

    Correct Answer
    A. Affected
    Explanation
    A verb is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 16. 

    Climate change ___ everyone.

    • Affects

    • Effects

    Correct Answer
    A. Affects
    Explanation
    A verb is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 17. 

    Climate change will have far-reaching ___.

    • Affects

    • Effects

    Correct Answer
    A. Effects
    Explanation
    A noun is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 18. 

    This problem will ___ everyone in the class.

    • Affect

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Affect
    Explanation
    A verb is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 19. 

    That’s not a solution: there will be no ___ on the actual problem!

    • Affect

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Effect
    Explanation
    A noun is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 20. 

    What is the ___ behind this exercise?

    • Principal

    • Principle

    Correct Answer
    A. Principle
    Explanation
    An noun meaning "rule" or "idea" is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 21. 

    Everyone will be ___ by the outcome of the election. 

    • Affected

    • Effected

    Correct Answer
    A. Affected
    Explanation
    A verb is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 22. 

    This school’s ___ sports teams are in football and hockey, but the pupils also play some rugby.

    • Principal

    • Principle

    Correct Answer
    A. Principal
    Explanation
    An adjective is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 23. 

    The outcome of that election will ___ everyone.

    • Affect

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Affect
    Explanation
    A verb is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 24. 

    The tragedy had a profound ___ on those who witnessed it.

    • Affect

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Effect
    Explanation
    A noun is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 25. 

    The ___ reason he won the election was his credibility.

    • Principal

    • Principle

    Correct Answer
    A. Principal
    Explanation
    An adjective is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 26. 

    I think the __ motivation behind the attack was racial.

    • Principal

    • Principle

    Correct Answer
    A. Principal
    Explanation
    An adjective is needed here.

    Rate this question:

  • 27. 

    The ___ goal we have as a school is to prepare our students for university admission. 

    • Principal

    • Principle

    Correct Answer
    A. Principal
    Explanation
    An adjective is needed here.

    Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Aug 13, 2024 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Aug 13, 2024
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Oct 24, 2016
    Quiz Created by
    Eleanor Dickey
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.