Commonly Confused Words: affect/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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What does 'affect' mean?

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To influence something.

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What does 'effect' mean?

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The result of something.

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Provide a synonym for 'affect'.

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Influence.

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Provide a synonym for 'effect'.

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Result.

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In the sentence 'The storm had a negative ______________ on the town', which word fits: affect or effect?

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Effect.

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In the sentence 'The storm will ______________ the power supply', which word fits: affect or effect?

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Affect.

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Fill in the blank: The new law will have a positive __________ on the environment.

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Effect.

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Fill in the blank: The teacher's feedback can greatly __________ a student's performance.

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Affect.

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True or False: 'Effect' can be used as a verb.

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False.