Affect vs. Effect [Gothic Grammar #4] Improve writing ability ~ ESL tips

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Affect vs. Effect [Gothic Grammar #4] Improve writing ability ~ ESL tips

Welcome to Goth Grammar #4! Here is a common problem: Affect vs. Effect. Simply put, Affect is a verb and effect is a noun. A good mnemonic to use: the words affect and action both begin with the letter a. Verbs are actions.

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Sven hypnotized Sally, which affected her ability to do all but disobey. The effect was instantaneous as she immediately ordered Sven a large meat pizza while he watched mixed martial arts fighting on television.

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