Not really a spelling issue, but a "which to use" issue. Affect vs effect. I use "affect" when it is in a passive manner, such as something affecting me emotionally. I use "effect" when it is aggressive, such as the foul effected his shot (basketball). I think I am correct, but I actually don't know. And every time I use one of the words I feel as though I am guessing and I wait to get called out on it.

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Posted by LCA131

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Posted on 7/27/20 at 8:13 am to SouthEndzoneTiger

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Not really a spelling issue, but a "which to use" issue. Affect vs effect. I use "affect" when it is in a passive manner, such as something affecting me emotionally. I use "effect" when it is aggressive, such as the foul effected his shot (basketball). I think I am correct, but I actually don't know. And every time I use one of the words I feel as though I am guessing and I wait to get called out on it.

You are not.

This post was edited on 7/27/20 at 8:28 am

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Posted by Sev09

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Posted on 7/27/20 at 11:41 am to SouthEndzoneTiger

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Not really a spelling issue, but a "which to use" issue. Affect vs effect. I use "affect" when it is in a passive manner, such as something affecting me emotionally. I use "effect" when it is aggressive, such as the foul effected his shot (basketball). I think I am correct, but I actually don't know. And every time I use one of the words I feel as though I am guessing and I wait to get called out on it.

Nope, it’s the opposite. Remember it like this: “A” as in “action” = Affect

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