Which sentence uses "affect" correctly?

A The cold weather will affect the crops.

B The cold weather will effect the crops.

C The affect of the cold was severe.

D It had a strong affect on sales.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

"Affect" is typically a verb meaning "to influence." "Effect" is typically a noun meaning "result."

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence uses "affect" correctly?" is Option A: The cold weather will affect the crops..

The other options — B) The cold weather will effect the crops., C) The affect of the cold was severe., D) It had a strong affect on sales. — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: "Affect" is typically a verb meaning "to influence." "Effect" is typically a noun meaning "result."

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Which sentence uses "affect" correctly?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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