Question

affect: effect: which sentences use the word affect correctly? check all that apply. affect af·fect əˈfekt late middle english; from french affecter; from latin affectare 1. v. to influence or have an impact on 2. v. to stir someones feelings or emotions rising food prices affect everyone in my community. sunshine always has a positive affect on my mood. that injury will affect her ability to swim in tomorrows race. studies show that eating breakfast has a strong affect on ones ability to concentrate. sad movies always affect my sister.

Explanation:

The word "affect" as a verb means to influence or stir emotions. In "Rising food prices affect everyone in my community", "That injury will affect her ability to swim in tomorrow's race", and "Sad movies always affect my sister", it is used correctly in the sense of influence. In "Sunshine always has a positive affect on my mood" and "Studies show that eating breakfast has a strong affect on one’s ability to concentrate", the correct word should be "effect" (a noun meaning a result).

Answer:

• Rising food prices affect everyone in my community.
• That injury will affect her ability to swim in tomorrow's race.
• Sad movies always affect my sister.