
Affect vs. Effect: The Difference and How to Remember It
Affect is usually a verb and effect is usually a noun. Learn the rule, the two exceptions, a memory trick that sticks, and test yourself with a quick quiz.
Aufsätze, Zitate, Grammatik und Stil: Schritt-für-Schritt-Ratgeber für Studierende und Berufstätige, die besser schreiben wollen.

Affect is usually a verb and effect is usually a noun. Learn the rule, the two exceptions, a memory trick that sticks, and test yourself with a quick quiz.

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