What is the difference between Affect vs Effect?

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Affect

verb

Definition

To influence or make a change in something.

Examples

The weather can [affect] your mood.

Stress can [affect] your health.

Effect

noun

Definition

The result or outcome of a change.

Examples

The new law had a positive [effect] on education.

His words had a calming [effect] on the crowd.

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: The bad news did not ___ her as much as we thought.

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Question 2: The new manager had a positive ___ on the team.

affect effect

Question 3: How will this decision ___ our future?

affect effect

Question 4: The medicine had no side ___.

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Question 5: The teacher’s words deeply ___ed the students.

affect effect

Question 6: What will be the long-term ___ of this policy?

affect effect

Question 7: Lack of sleep can negatively ___ your health.

affect effect

Question 8: The special lighting created a dramatic ___.

affect effect

Question 9: She tried not to let the criticism ___ her confidence.

affect effect

Question 10: Global warming has many harmful ___.

affects effects

Quiz Answers

Q1: affect

Q2: effect

Q3: affect

Q4: effects

Q5: affect

Q6: effect

Q7: affect

Q8: effect

Q9: affect

Q10: effects

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