The words affect and effect sound the same but have different meanings. Many people, even adults, get confused about which one to use.
The word affect is a verb, meaning to influence or make a difference to something.
The snowy weather may affect our travel arrangements.
Joe's performance in the test was affected by his hay fever.
The word effect is a noun, meaning 'a result' or 'an impact'.
The snowy weather had an effect on our travel arrangements.
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In this worksheet, you can practise using the words affect and effect correctly.
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