31 Aug 16
Can someone explain, illustrate and make a practical application of the difference between affect and effect. Honestly I have tried to look up articles on-line but still have trouble grasping the subtle differences. I remain capable of rational thought - thanks in advance - Robbie.
31 Aug 16
Originally posted by robbie carrobie"An effect" of something, is a specific observable change.
Can someone explain, illustrate and make a practical application of the difference between affect and effect. Honestly I have tried to look up articles on-line but still have trouble grasping the subtle differences. I remain capable of rational thought - thanks in advance - Robbie.
"To affect" something is a non-specific change.
E.g.
The effect of doing X to Z was Y
Doing X may affect Z and the effect could be Y
31 Aug 16
Originally posted by Kewpieok but that's not helping.
Affect, noun - a psychiatrist's word, not used in everyday English.
Affect, verb - to cause a change.
Effect, noun - a result.
These two can be tied together. To affect means to have an effect.
Effect, verb - to carry out.
Yet another trap for unwary ESL speakers.
31 Aug 16
Originally posted by divegeesterthis is equally as confusing and not very helpful.
"An effect" of something, is a specific observable change.
"To affect" something is a non-specific change.
E.g.
The effect of doing X to Z was Y
Doing X may affect Z and the effect could be Y
31 Aug 16
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieHere is a link to a worksheet about the two:
this is equally as confusing and not very helpful.
http://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/commonly-confused-words-worksheet-affect-vs-effect/view/
My example: He started to talk but he had an affect that made him stutter.
Stuttering had the effect of reducing his ability to communicate.
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31 Aug 16
Originally posted by robbie carrobieTo make things easier I have put the wheels in motion to eliminate the word 'affect' from the English language.
Can someone explain, illustrate and make a practical application of the difference between affect and effect. Honestly I have tried to look up articles on-line but still have trouble grasping the subtle differences. I remain capable of rational thought - thanks in advance - Robbie.
It is possible the Queen will ignore my letter.
31 Aug 16
Originally posted by robbie carrobieEven though both affect and effect can be either verb or noun,
Can someone explain, illustrate and make a practical application of the difference between affect and effect. Honestly I have tried to look up articles on-line but still have trouble grasping the subtle differences. I remain capable of rational thought - thanks in advance - Robbie.
think of affect as primarily a verb, and effect as primarily a noun.
31 Aug 16
Originally posted by KewpieESL writers, perhaps.
Affect, noun - a psychiatrist's word, not used in everyday English.
Affect, verb - to cause a change.
Effect, noun - a result.
These two can be tied together. To affect means to have an effect.
Effect, verb - to carry out.
Yet another trap for unwary ESL speakers.
Speakers couldn't really distinguish.