Grammar

Effect vs Affect

Affect vs Effect

 

Affect

(verb)

= to produce change or influence something

Ex: The rain “affected” her hair.

Ex:  The alcohol “affected” his decision making.

 

Effect

(noun)

= the result, or change that occurred

Ex: What “effect” did the loss have on the team?

Ex: The rain had no “effect” on her hair.

Tip:  Remember the phrase:  “A Very Easy Noun”

(A)ffect = (V)erb ,  (E)ffect = (N)oun

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