Grammar question

[Vardinhio]

I'm writing an essay at University but am unsure soemtimes of the correct use of affect and effect. Which would it be in this example:

The following section will concentrate on the importance of appreciating cultural differences in international marketing, how these may affect marketing operations and how, if at all, they can be reconciled.

?

Thanks in advance

[Alexikokopops]

Affect is the verb, effect is the noun. Plus effect is also a verb. I'm useless

[Corky]

I've got a lovely Grammar, always enjoy visiting her

Seriously: To affect something is to change or influence it, To effect something is a rather formal way of saying `to make it happen'. Confusingly, either may produce an 'effect' or result. ('An affect' is a technical term in psychology.)

[skinnydipper]

[Vardinhio]

So... does anyone know which I should be using?

[davieG]

So... does anyone know which I should be using?

I'd say the use in that sentence is correct. But I'm no expert - I failed my English GCE (GCSE) . Mind you some of the job applications I've seen from people that have achieved 'As' makes me wonder how I managed it.

[Head Honcho]

I'm writing an essay at University but am unsure soemtimes of the correct use of affect and effect. Which would it be in this example:

The following section will concentrate on the importance of appreciating cultural differences in international marketing, how these may affect marketing operations and how, if at all, they can be reconciled.

?

Thanks in advance

This is correct

[Lillehamring]

http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/classes/cmpe285/Sp...,Affect/Effect:

and many more!

[Monk]

I'm writing an essay at University but am unsure soemtimes of the correct use of affect and effect. Which would it be in this example:

The following section will concentrate on the importance of appreciating cultural differences in international marketing, how these may affect marketing operations and how, if at all, they can be reconciled.

?

Thanks in advance

Affect is correct in this case.

[Head Honcho]

Sound Affects by The Jam very clever

Sound Effects by The Jam not so clever

[Brother Reynard]

Good work mate

[Joe.]

I use them like this:

Examples:

The effects of pollution.

Our world is affected by pollution.

[Bert]

I use them like this:

Examples:

The effects of pollution.

Our world is affected by pollution.

Good old Fran

[Vardinhio]

thanks everyone

[cisono]

I've got a lovely Grammar, always enjoy visiting her

Seriously: To affect something is to change or influence it, To effect something is a rather formal way of saying `to make it happen'. Confusingly, either may produce an 'effect' or result. ('An affect' is a technical term in psychology.)

This is the way I look at it as well (the explanation of affect/effect, not the grammar visiting )

[AoWW]

Ok, as a self-titled grammar expert I'm ever so slightly embarrassed to be asking this, but take pity on me and help me out.

In an email where I'm already being horribly smug and blowing my own trumpet I want to say '... used to best effect'. I really, really don't want to look a complete dick by getting it wrong.

But is it 'best effect' or 'best affect'? I was sure it was effect but I've now over-thought it so much I've confused myself.

[The Doctor]

best effect.

In "...used to best effect" you want to be talking about results - which would be using effect, not affect.

[skinnydipper]

You've been affected by thinking about it too deeply.

Effect is what you're looking for ( I think )

[AoWW]

Thank you.

[Rincewind]

is the effect the result of an affect?

[Trav Le Bleu]

Whom wants to know?

Yes, I know it should be who!

[Daggers]

Why are they're so many questions about peoples use of there Inglish?

Their just being daft.

[Trav Le Bleu]

Why are they're so many questions about peoples us of there Inglish?

Their just being daft.

corrected

[Guest]

infected

[SystonFox]

innerfecktive