the noun effect means “result” or “outcome.

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the verb affect means “to influence.
1. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence.

1. A) The affect of the antibiotic on her infection was surprising.

B) The effect of the antibiotic on her infection was surprising.

2. A) I did not know that antibiotics could affect people so quickly.

B) I did not know that antibiotics could effect people so quickly.

3. A) Plastic surgery had an effect, not only on her appearance, but on her self-esteem.
B) Plastic surgery had an affect, not only on her appearance, but on her self-esteem.

4. A) If the chemotherapy has no affect, should she get surgery for the tumor?
B) If the chemotherapy has no effect, should she get surgery for the tumor?

5. A) When will we know if the chemotherapy has taken effect?

B) When will we know if the chemotherapy has taken affect?

6. A) The doctor observed the patient’s gloomy effect.

B) The doctor observed the patient’s gloomy affect.

7. A) We cannot effect a new policy without the board of directors voting on it first.
B) We cannot affect a new policy without the board of directors voting on it first.

8. A) To have the most effect, you should know both your strengths as well as your weaknesses.
B) To have the most affect, you should know both your strengths as well as your weaknesses.

9. A) The movie “Winged Migration” effected him in two ways: he became an environmental
advocate and a bird lover.
B) The movie “Winged Migration” affected him in two ways: he became an environmental
advocate and a bird lover.

10. A) The net affect of blowing the whistle on her boss was that she was eventually given his position.
B) The net effect of blowing the whistle on her boss was that she was eventually given his position.

Affect is an action
Effect is a result.
- As a verb, affect means: to have an emotional impact on, to influence, to imitate, to inspire.

- As an adjective, it means: imitated, pretended.

Contrast these meanings to those of effect.

- As a verb, it means: to cause, to bring about.

- As a noun, "effect" means: consequence, result

Questions :
1. Jeff 's _____________________________ accent soon became his normal way of speaking.

2. The widow's story _____________________________ everyone in the room.

3. The managers needed to _____________________________ change in the manufacturing

department.

4. His letters _____________________________ her profoundly.

5. Her parents' divorce had a big _____________________________ on her.

6. Your opinion will not _____________________________ my decision.

7. We are all deeply _____________________________ by his death.

8. Your answer will not _____________________________ your grade on the test.

9. The politician wanted to _____________________________ a change in the system.

10. What _____________________________ will bleach have on this stain?