Question

affect: effect: which sentence uses the word effect correctly? the moving and powerful speech effected the audience. new technology can effect the way we learn. in my american history class, we studied the effects of world war i. do you think that the debate will effect the election results? 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:

• In the first option, “effected” should be “affected” as it means to have an impact on the audience.
• In the second option, “effect” should be “affect” as it means to influence the way of learning.
• In the fourth option, “effect” should be “affect” as it means to influence the election results.
• The third option uses “effects” (noun meaning results or consequences) correctly when talking about the results of World War I.

Answer:

In my American history class, we studied the effects of World War I.