There are tricky word pairs which can easily trip you up in your writing. Take 'affect' and 'effect', for example. Do you know the difference? Here are a few tips to help you differentiate between the two and use them correctly...

1. What’s the difference?
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2. AFFECT as a verb = to act on, influence, esp.
adversely.
Lack of sunlight here affected the plant’s growth.
Unemployment always affects GDP.
How will such news affect him in his condition?
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3. AFFECT as a verb = to put on an appearance of;
assume, esp. pretentiously; adopt the
character/manner of.
The man affected ignorance when questioned.
Tourists to Alabama affect the Southern drawl.
I shall affect an actor to blend in at the cast party.
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4. AFFECT as a noun = emotion.
The small casket was lowered amidst great affect on the part of
the onlookers.
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5. EFFECT as a verb = to execute, bring about,
accomplish.
Their petition effected a change in company policy.
He always effects his plans meticulously.
How will the country effect growth in this sector?
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6. EFFECT as a noun = result; efficacy; in execution.
This test drug had serious side effects.
She lectures him on his behavior with little to no effect.
The law will come into effect in August.
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7. ffe : (v.)
ppear; ssume; dopt (v.)
ff : x u e (v.)
r sult; icacy; x u ion (n.)
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