Commonly Confused Words: affect/effect

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What is the primary 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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What part of speech is 'affect'?

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Affect is primarily used as a verb.

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What part of speech is 'effect'?

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Effect is primarily used as a noun.

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In the sentence 'Not doing your homework will negatively _____ your grade,' which word fits in the blank?

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Affect.

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In the sentence 'Justin's lunch had a negative ______________ on his stomach,' which word fits in the blank?

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Effect.

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What is the correct form of 'affect' in the sentence 'Going back in time and changing something _____ history'?

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Affects.

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Can 'affect' be used as a noun?

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No, 'affect' is not typically used as a noun; it is primarily a verb.

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Can 'effect' be used as a verb?

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No, 'effect' is primarily used as a noun; the verb form is 'effectuate'.

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Provide an example sentence using 'affect' correctly.

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The weather can greatly affect your mood.

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Provide an example sentence using 'effect' correctly.

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The effect of the new law was felt immediately.