Question
Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Affect and Effect
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The correct answer is
Affect means to influence and Effect means the result of an action
Difference Between Affect and Effect
The question requires identifying the correct definitions for the words 'Affect' and 'Effect'. Understanding the distinction between these commonly confused words is key.
Key Definitions: Affect and Effect
- Affect: Primarily used as a verb. It means 'to influence' or 'to produce a change in' something. Example: 'The rain might affect the picnic.'
- Effect: Primarily used as a noun. It means 'a result', 'a consequence', or 'an outcome'. Example: 'The positive effect of the medicine was noticeable.'
Option Analysis for Affect and Effect
Evaluating the provided options based on these definitions:
- Option 1 incorrectly defines 'Affect' as 'origin'.
- Option 2 accurately states: 'Affect' means 'to influence' and 'Effect' means 'the result of an action'.
- Option 3 incorrectly defines 'Effect' as 'reason'.
- Option 4 incorrectly reverses the primary meanings.
Correct Distinction
Option 2 correctly identifies the core meanings: 'Affect' as the action (influence) and 'Effect' as the outcome (result).
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