Affect vs. Effect

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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Affect is a verb meaning to influence something, while effect is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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In the sentence 'This year's drought will __________ the crop,' which word fits: affect or effect?

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Affect.

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In the sentence 'The lyrics had a big _________ on Sammie,' which word fits: affect or effect?

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Effect.

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What part of speech is 'affect'?

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Verb.

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What part of speech is 'effect'?

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Noun.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'affect' correctly.

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The weather can greatly affect our mood.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'effect' correctly.

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The new law had a positive effect on the community.

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What is a common mistake people make when using 'affect' and 'effect'?

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Confusing the two by using 'affect' as a noun and 'effect' as a verb.

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In the context of psychology, what does 'affect' refer to?

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Affect refers to the experience of feeling or emotion.

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What is the phrase 'take effect' commonly used to describe?

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It describes when a law, rule, or change starts to have an impact.