Affect

• Use affect as a verb meaning “to influence or cause a change.”

• Ex. How will this quiz affect my grade?

• Ex. The referee’s call affected the outcome of the game.

Effect

• Use effect as a noun meaning “a result or impact.” 

• Ex. Eating vegetables regularly will have a positive effect on your health.

• Ex. The movie’s soundtrack had a powerful effect on my emotions. 

Lose

• Use lose when you can't find something, don't have something, or didn't win.

• Ex. Did you lose your keys again?

• Ex. Cedar Catholic will lose to Ord this Friday!

Loose

• Use loose when something isn't tight, or something is freed.

• Ex. The door handle is getting loose and might fall off.

• Ex. Because the fence broke, the cows were on the loose again.

Complete Affect/Effect and Loose/Lose Quill Activities

These must be completed in class