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 | | موضوع: never get confused between affect and effect الخميس فبراير 23, 2012 2:55 pm | |
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The
words “affect” and “effect” are frequently misused and confused, one
being used incorrectly in place of the other. But they have no senses in
common. Both words can be used as either nouns or verbs, so that's not
really a worry. But “affect” is almost always a verb, whereas “effect”
is more commonly used as a noun than it is as a verb. “Affect” as a noun
is almost entirely reserved for psychologist. Its use as a noun by a
journalist is an affectation.  There is often confusion over the words 'effect' and 'affect'.
In order to understand which to use, you must know the difference between a noun and a verb.
This is because effect is a noun; whereas, affect is a verb.
However, there are tricks to get around this. ' 
Affect Affect
is almost always used as a verb. When used as a verb, its meaning is
"to influence" something. Therefore, you would always use "affect" when
trying to say that someone or something had an influence. For example,
"The damp and rainy day affected Harry's mood." Very rarely, affect can
be used as a noun. Psychologists are usually the only people to use
affect as a noun to describe someone's mood or emotional state. Effect Effect
is almost always used as a noun. When used as a noun, its meaning is "a
result". Therefore, you would always use the word effect when trying to
say that a change occurred as a result of something else. For example,
"The rain had no effect on Harry's mood." Very rarely, effect can be
used as a verb. In this instance, "to effect" means, "to bring about
something, cause it to occur or to accomplish a task".
A LITTLE TRICK TO SPOT 'EFFECT'
The word effect has several meanings. It can mean outcome, consequence
or appearance. Try using one of these instead of effect. If the sentence
still makes sense, then effect is almost certainly correct.
(This trick works because effect is a noun, just like the words outcome, consequence and appearance. )
A LITTLE TRICK TO SPOT 'AFFECT'
Try using the verb 'to transform' (in its various forms; e.g.,
transforming, transformed, transforms) instead of affect. If the
sentence still makes sense, then affect is almost certainly correct.
However, if you find yourself using transformation then you should be
using effect, because both are nouns.
(This trick works because 'to transform' is a verb, just like 'to affect'. )
NO CONFUSION
There should be no confusion with 'affecting' or 'affected'. These are always verbs.
BE AWARE
There is a verb 'to effect'. It is quite rare, but useful in business writing. It means 'to bring into being'.
Example : The new policy will be effected as soon as the paper is signed.
I Hope these facts would not make you confused no more :) | |
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