Choose the correct pair of words to fill in the blanks:
Usually, such movies don't _________ me but this particular movie had an odd _________ on me.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → affect, effect
- Affect is usually a verb meaning to influence or make a difference to someone or something. After "don't", the first blank needs a verb: such movies don't affect me.
Example: Lack of sleep can affect your health. - Effect is usually a noun meaning a result or an influence. After "an odd", the second blank needs a noun: the movie had an odd effect on me.
Complete sentence: Usually, such movies don't affect me but this particular movie had an odd effect on me.
Example: The medicine had an immediate effect.