Question 5 answer
“Affect” is a verb meaning to produce a change or – you guessed it – an effect.
To make matters more confusing, “affect” can also be a noun meaning a subtle display of emotion.
Confusing? Yes. But certainly not the most misused word in the English language.
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Question 6
Question 6 answer
“Accept” is a verb meaning “to allow or agree to,” while “except” is a preposition meaning “with the exclusion of.”
In that way, their meanings are somewhat opposite!
When you’re trying to figure out which to use, ask yourself if you’re “allowing” or “excluding.”