I've got a few sentence here, but I always get confused whether to use affect or effect. Can you help me out?
1. Furthermore, Lee and Hosseini illustrate the affect that the experiences their protagonists encounter during childhood have upon the characters as adults.
2. Similarly, The Kite Runner, which is set in Afghanistan during the 1970s, also displays the adverse affect Amir’s surroundings have upon his views.
3. Furthermore, Looking for Alibrandi and Clueless illustrate the effect of peer pressure of decisions making in the protagonists’ lives.
Usually...
*AFFECT is used as a verb (meaning to influence or get some result)
*EFFECT is used as a noun (meaning the result)
Sometimes, but not often...
*AFFECT is used as a noun (meaning behavior or a feeling)
*EFFECT is used as a verb (meaning to bring something into being, to make something happen)
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1. incorrect
2. incorrect
3. correct
Thankyou!
You're welcome. They're not easy, but if you concentrate on the pronunciation of each, you should eventually develop the right habits:
a-FECT (stress on second syllable) - verb
ee-FECT (stress on second syllable - noun or verb, but most likely noun)
[AA-fect (AA as in "man" - stress on the first syllable - noun)
Certainly! Understanding when to use "affect" and "effect" can be a bit tricky, but I can help clarify the difference for you.
1. In the first sentence, the correct word to use is "effect." Here, "effect" is a noun that means the result or outcome of something. The sentence is discussing the impact or result of the experiences on the characters as adults.
2. In the second sentence, the correct word to use is "effect" as well. Similar to the first sentence, it is referring to the impact or result of Amir's surroundings on his views.
3. In the third sentence, the correct word to use is "effect." Again, it is referring to the result or consequence of peer pressure on the protagonists' decision-making.
To differentiate between "affect" and "effect," it may be helpful to remember the following:
- "Affect" is usually a verb, meaning to influence or change something.
- "Effect" is usually a noun, meaning the result or outcome of something.
When you're unsure, you can also try the following techniques:
- Replace the word with "influence" or "result" to see if it makes sense. If it does, then "affect" or "effect" respectively is the correct choice.
- Use the article "an" before the word. If it sounds right, then "effect" is likely the correct choice. However, if "an" doesn't sound right, then "affect" is likely the appropriate word.
Remember that practice makes perfect, so keep practicing and you'll become more confident in using "affect" and "effect" correctly!