Question

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 effect
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:

Analyze the grammatical rules for "affect" and "effect"

• "Affect" is primarily used as a verb meaning "to influence" or "to produce a change in."
• "Effect" is primarily used as a noun meaning "the result of a change."

Evaluate each sentence option

• Rising food prices affect everyone in my community.
• "affect" is used as a verb meaning "to influence." This is correct.
• Sunshine always has a positive affect on my mood.
• "affect" is used after the adjective "positive," which requires a noun. It should be "effect." This is incorrect.
• That injury will affect her ability to swim in tomorrow's race.
• "affect" is used as a verb following the auxiliary "will." This is correct.
• Studies show that eating breakfast has a strong affect on one's ability to concentrate.
• "affect" is used after the adjective "strong," which requires a noun. It should be "effect." This is incorrect.
• Sad movies always affect my sister.
• "affect" is used as a verb meaning "to stir someone's feelings or emotions." This is correct.

Identify the correct sentences

• The correct sentences are the first, third, and fifth options.

Answer:

• Rising food prices affect everyone in my community. (Correct answer)
• Sunshine always has a positive affect on my mood.
• That injury will affect her ability to swim in tomorrow's race. (Correct answer)
• Studies show that eating breakfast has a strong affect on one's ability to concentrate.
• Sad movies always affect my sister. (Correct answer)