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Thursday, April 24, 2008

Affect and Effect

“Affect” is a verb. Things affect other things. Sunshine affects flowers. Rain affects my mood.

“Effect” is a noun. Things have an effect. Sunshine has a good effect on flowers. Rain has a bad effect on my mood.
Posted by Brent Nichols at 8:00 AM

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