Question

Choose the option with all the correct words and their correct accent (underlined syllable) that fits the blanks.
The suspension of the captain may __________________ the number of spectators, who turn up for this match.
Transportation costs will directly __________________ the cost of retail goods.
Grandmother's advancing age could __________________ her ability to take care of the house.
She __________________ a Texan accent throughout the interview.

• A. affect, effect, effect, effected
• B. affect, effect, affect, affected
• C. affect, affect, affect, affected
• D. effect, affect, effect, effected
• E. effect, affect, effect, affected

Hint:

Remember: \textbf{Affect} is usually a verb (to influence) and \textbf{Effect} is usually a noun (the result). When in doubt, check whether the sentence needs an action (verb) or a result (noun).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the difference between affect and effect
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Affect (verb) means “to influence or change.”
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Effect (noun) means “a result or outcome.”
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Effected (verb) means “brought about or caused to happen.”
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Affected (verb - past tense) means “influenced or changed.”


Step 2: Applying to the blanks
1. “The suspension of the captain may __________________ the number of spectators.”
Here we need a

verb meaning “to influence.” The correct choice is

affect.
2. “Transportation costs will directly __________________ the cost of retail goods.”
Again, the word must mean “to influence.” The correct choice is

affect.
3. “Grandmother’s advancing age could __________________ her ability to take care of the house.”
This also refers to influence. Correct choice is

affect.
4. “She __________________ a Texan accent throughout the interview.”
Here we need the past tense of “affect.” Correct choice is

affected.


Step 3: Evaluating the options
- (A) includes “effect” which is a noun, incorrect.
- (B) mixes affect/effect incorrectly in 2nd blank.
- (C) gives affect, affect, affect, affected — all correct.
- (D) starts with “effect,” wrong usage.
- (E) uses “effect” wrongly for blank 1.


Step 4: Final Answer
Thus, the correct option is

(C) affect, affect, affect, affected.
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