Grammar: The Affect Effect

To this day I have to pause and sort out in my mind the difference between affect and effect. As with any of the other common mistakes people make when writing, it’s taking that moment to get it right that makes the difference. Although it is a problem supposedly only seen in 3rd grade spelling tests, many writers still struggle with the misuse of these word.

“Affect” is a verb which is means "to have an influence on."
An example of the correct usage is:
“Your ability to communicate clearly will affect your income immensely.”
It can also be used as a noun when describing a person.
The example of these type of sentences are common, such as:
"The woman took the news of her husband's sudden death with little affect."

“Effect” is a noun, and is defined as a “result or consequence”; it is often indicated in a sentence by its use with "a or an" as in “The effect of a parent’s low income on a child’s future is well documented.”

By thinking in terms of “the effect,” you can usually sort out which is which. Remembering the definition of the words alone can solve the problem indefinitely.
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