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.
Originally posted by robbie carrobie 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.
"An effect" of something, is a specific observable change.
The moon affects the tides.
The moon has an effect on the tides.
The effect of the moon on tides is well-documented.
My affect is affected by the moon.
Originally posted by rookie54 i'd like to have an effect on robbie,
so yall quit tryin to help him!!!
his tawdry stance is naught but affect,
and his lying is definitely a sin...
Originally posted by robbie carrobie 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 make things easier I have put the wheels in motion to eliminate the word 'affect' from the English language.
Originally posted by robbie carrobie 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.
Even though both affect and effect can be either verb or noun,
think of affect as primarily a verb, and effect as primarily a noun.