Understanding 'Affect' and 'Effect'

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'affect' as a verb?

• The affect of the rain was calming.

• The rain effect my mood.

• The rain affects my mood.

• The rain had a calming affect.

In which context is 'affect' used as a noun?

• When referring to a person's visible emotional state.

• When discussing changes in a company.

• When talking about the impact of weather on mood.

• When describing the result of an experiment.

What does 'effect' mean when used as a verb?

• To result in something.

• To bring about a change.

• To act on something.

• To describe an emotional state.

Which sentence correctly uses 'effect' as a noun?

• The new policy had a positive affect.

• The new policy affects the company.

• The effect of the new policy was immediate.

• The new policy will effect many changes.

How can you test if 'effect' is used correctly as a noun?

• Substitute it with 'emotion' and see if the sentence still makes sense.

• Substitute it with 'result' and see if the sentence still makes sense.

• Substitute it with 'act on' and see if the sentence still makes sense.

• Substitute it with 'change' and see if the sentence still makes sense.