Grammar Notes

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Effect / Affect

Effect / Affect

   Affect vs. Effect. Affect is a verb that means to influence. Effect is a noun that means a result. If you affect something, you can cause an effect.

Schneider, E. (2000, December 13). How does the effect affect you?: Another grammatical riddle.
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Spelling: Accept/Except and Affect/Effect
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Created: April 13, 2002

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