Quiz: Do you know the real meaning of these misused words and phrases?

Oops - looks like you need to brush up on your English! But don’t worry, practice makes perfect. Here are the answers to all the questions: Typically used as a verb, ‘affect’ means producing a change or influencing something while ‘effect’ is usually a noun and refers to the result of a particular influence. 2) ‘Stationary’ is wrong as it means not moving or not changing in quantity or condition whereas ‘stationery’ refers to items needed for writing. 3) ‘Discrete’ means separate and distinct, whereas ‘discreet’ means careful not to attract attention. 4) To ‘use’ something means to employ it for a given purpose. 5) ‘In regard to’ is correct. However, choose the plural word when sending someone greetings, such as “Send my regards to Dad.” 6) ‘Storey’ is a level of a building whereas ‘story’ means a tale or account.

That’s a great start! Try again? In case you're wondering, here are the answers to all the questions: 1) Typically used as a verb, ‘affect’ means producing a change or influencing something while ‘effect’ is usually a noun and refers to the result of a particular influence. 2) ‘Stationary’ is wrong as it means not moving or not changing in quantity or condition whereas ‘stationery’ refers to items needed for writing. 3) ‘Discrete’ means separate and distinct, whereas ‘discreet’ means careful not to attract attention. 4) To ‘use’ something means to employ it for a given purpose. 5) ‘In regard to’ is correct. However, choose the plural word when sending someone greetings, such as “Send my regards to Dad.” 6) ‘Storey’ is a level of a building whereas ‘story’ means a tale or account.

You’ve aced this quiz - well done! That was easy peasy, wasn’t it? Not that you need it, but we're sharing the answers with you anyway: 1) Typically used as a verb, ‘affect’ means producing a change or influencing something while ‘effect’ is usually a noun and refers to the result of a particular influence. 2) ‘Stationary’ is wrong as it means not moving or not changing in quantity or condition whereas ‘stationery’ refers to items needed for writing. 3) ‘Discrete’ means separate and distinct, whereas ‘discreet’ means careful not to attract attention. 4) To ‘use’ something means to employ it for a given purpose. 5) ‘In regard to’ is correct. However, choose the plural word when sending someone greetings, such as “Send my regards to Dad.” 6) ‘Storey’ is a level of a building whereas ‘story’ means a tale or account.