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 affect. Affect (v) means 'have an influence/effect on'. Effect (as a verb) means 'cause, produce'. They are not synonyms.

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