Using Affect and Effect in A Sentence

from Mastering English without a Teacher

1. Use effect if you can substitute the meaning of bring about, or result, for the required word.

2. Use affect if you can't substitute the meaning of bring about, or result.

3. Never use effect before a word denoting a person, such as me, you, him, man, woman, Jerry, Joan.


Examples:

- What was the effect of the new plan he adopted?
- How did the speech affect you?
- Mr. Smith affected a sadness he didn't feel.


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