Affect or Effect? Full Explanation of Differences & a Trick to Remember! English Writing with Alisha
In the majority of cases, you can use one simple guide to help you decide whether to use "affect" or "effect." Use "affect" when you need a verb. Use "effect" when you need a noun. This video includes a short rhyme you can use to help you remember this. It also covers an additional meaning of "affect" as a verb. At the end, you'll find some less common uses of these words that are still important to know. Hopefully this video will help make sure you always choose the right one!
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Reference Book Recommendations:
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Chicago Manual of Style (Amazon Japan): https://amzn.to/3Q89c5v
Chicago Manual of Style (Amazon USA, International): https://amzn.to/4d18LU6
The Copywriter's Handbook (Amazon Japan): https://amzn.to/3JmD6yT
The Copywriter's Handbook (Amazon USA, International): https://amzn.to/3JItIGh
McGraw-Hill Education Handbook of English Grammar & Usage (Amazon Japan): https://amzn.to/3U5iX5h
McGraw-Hill Education Handbook of English Grammar & Usage (Amazon USA, International): https://amzn.to/3U20CWU
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Lancefield - Walk in the City (http://ccmixter.org/files/Lancefield/...)
Alex Beroza - Put the needle down (http://ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/...)
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