Common Mistakes using Effect & Affect
Misunderstood words : Effect and Affect
Some English words like : Effect and Affect are often confused, misused, or used with the wrong preposition while speaking or writing English sentences. We have discussed here correct version and explanation that will help you to avoid making the same mistakes while speaking or writing English.
The words, 'effect' and 'affect' commonly confused by English speakers. ‘Effect’ is used as a noun and means ‘the result or a change that results when something is done’ and ‘Affect’ is used as a verb and means ‘to have an influence on or to act on something and cause a change’.
Meaning of Effect and Affect:
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Effect | : used as a noun and means ‘the result’. |
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Affect | : used as a verb and means 'to have an influence on'. |
Note: ‘Effect’ is used as a noun and ‘Affect’ is used as a verb.
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• The law goes into effect next month.
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• Some medications produce side effects.
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• The medicine will take effect in an hour.
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• The news laws come into effect next month.
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• All this rain will effect a great harvest.
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• His words had a magical effect on our family.
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• The teacher had a positive effect on the students.
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• Does the noise affect your sleep?
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• The cold weather affected the crops.
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• The loud noise affected my concentration.
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• She was affected after hearing the sad news.
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• Construction will affect traffic in the area.
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• Everything in the universe is affected by Gravity.
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• The result of the exam will affect your overall grade.
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• The dropped catch did not affect the result of the match.