Question

affect: effect: which sentences use the word affect correctly? check all that apply. 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. affect af·fect əfekt 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

Explanation:

• "Rising food prices affect everyone in my community": "affect" is used as a verb meaning to influence, which is correct.
• "Sunshine always has a positive affect on my mood": Here, "affect" should be "effect" (noun meaning result/influence).
• "That injury will affect her ability to swim in tomorrow's race": "affect" as a verb (influence) is correct.
• "Studies show that eating breakfast has a strong affect on one's ability to concentrate": Should be "effect" (noun).
• "Sad movies always affect my sister": "affect" as a verb (stir emotions) is correct.

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.