Multiple choice softskills communication

The really hot weather _____ everybody’s ability to work. This had a serious _____ on the productivity.

  1. affect, effect

  2. effect, affect

  3. none of these

  4. 1 or 2 both are correct
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This tests the affect/effect distinction. 'Affect' is primarily a verb meaning 'to influence' - the weather affected ability. 'Effect' is primarily a noun meaning 'result' - had a serious effect on productivity. Option A correctly places verb then noun. Option B reverses them.

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