Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
affect/effect in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Which of the following pairs of homonyms can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably?
"The new medication did not _______ the patient's symptoms as expected, so the doctor questioned its overall _______."Answer & explanation
Answer: D) affect, effect
Correct Answer: Option 4 — "affect, effect"
These are two of the most commonly confused words in English:
"Affect" (verb) = to have an influence on; to produce a change in something.
→ 'The new medication did not AFFECT the patient's symptoms' = did not produce a change in/influence the symptoms. ✓
"Effect" (noun) = a result, consequence, or outcome produced by a cause.
→ 'the doctor questioned its overall EFFECT' = questioned its overall result/impact. ✓
Full sentence: The new medication did not affect the patient's symptoms as expected, so the doctor questioned its overall effect. ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'alter, altar' — 'alter' = to change; 'altar' = a sacred table in a re
affect/effect – questions
Has affect/effect been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – affect/effect has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.