Affect and effect - Confusing words

Affect and effect - Confusing words

Affect and effect are different in meaning but frequently misused and confused.

Affect - Effect: Pick and choose the correct alternative:

1.
a) My friend’s opinion did not affect my decision to take up Science.
b) My friend’s opinion did not effect my decision to take up Science.
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2.
a) How will the new Economic reforms affect the economy at large?
b) How will the new Economic reforms effect the economy at large?
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3.
a) The special effects in the movie were incredible.
b) The special affects in the movie were incredible.
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4.
a) The new laws pertaining to the safety of women have come into effect a year ago.
b) The new laws pertaining to the safety of women have come into affect a year ago.
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5.
a) The floods in Mumbai in 2005 effected all the sections of the society.
b) The floods in Mumbai in 2005 affected all the sections of the society.
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6.
a) The effect of the tornado was awful.
b) The affect of the tornado was awful.
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7.
a) The medicines did not have any affect on her mental health.
b) The medicines did not have any effect on her mental health.
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8.
a) People are negatively affected by some events.
b) People are negatively effected by some events.
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