Question

which word is a homonym of \effect\ that means to influence?
affect
infect
effect
defect

Explanation:

A homonym is a word that has the same pronunciation as another word but a different meaning. "Affect" is pronounced like "effect" and means to influence. "Infect" means to contaminate with a disease - causing organism, "effect" as a verb is less common and usually means to bring about, and "defect" refers to a flaw.

Answer:

A. affect