0
Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Affect vs. effect

Please advise whether the following sentence is correct or if the word should be "effect." Thank you.

The affects of a catastrophic injury may last for months, years or even a life time. Some of the most common types of catastrophic injuries include: . . .
  

Top answer

" Thank you. The affects effects of a catastrophic injury may last for months, years or even a life time. Some of the most common types of catastrophic injuries include: .

  • " Thank you.
  • The affects effects of a catastrophic injury may last for months, years or even a life time.
  • Some of the most common types of catastrophic injuries include: .
  • .
  • The noun form (outside of specific uses in psychology) is effects.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

2 Answers
0
AnonymousPlease advise whether the following sentence is correct or if the word should be "effect." Thank you.

The affects effects of a catastrophic injury may last for months, years or even a life time. Some of the most common types of catastrophic injuries include: . . .
The noun form (outside of specific uses in psychology) is effects.
0
AnonymousThe affects
No. If it has the in front of it, it is effects 99.99% of the time. You can remember it like this: The effects.

CJ

Related Questions