affect/effect

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hanuman_2000  #388188  Thu, 05 Jul 07 05:49 AM

Hello,

1. The news of her failing health will ________ (affect/effect) him deeply.

Which one is correct choice?

I need some explanation.

Could anybody explain it?

  
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Mister Micawber  #388191  Thu, 05 Jul 07 05:53 AM

The answer is affectAffect (v) means 'have an influence/effect on'.  Effect (as a verb) means 'cause, produce'.  They are not synonyms.

  
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