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Why is an affect a grammar error?
Anwar Kareem 28/09/2024, 21:34English.me team member
What kind of error is it?
It's a grammatical error involving the incorrect use of the word "affect" as a noun.
Why do people make this mistake?
People often confuse "affect" with "effect" because they sound similar and have related meanings, but their grammatical functions differ.
What is correct?
"Affect" is a verb meaning to influence something, whereas "effect" is a noun meaning the result or outcome of an influence.
Examples of correct usage
- The news did not affect her as much as she expected.
- The new law had a significant effect on the economy.
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