LITTLE OLD LADY WITH THE RED PURSE

Grammar Review #4 -- Effect vs Affect

People have actually been sending requests to The Little Old Lady With The Red Purse. One of the most recent queries was wanting to know the difference between EFFECT and AFFECT?

EFFECT is usually a noun meaning “a result.” It has an article or adjective in front of it. For example: The storm had a terrible effect on the island’s vegetation.

AFFECT is a verb, meaning “to act on” or “to influence.” For example: The strong smell of the perfume affected my sinuses.

*Although it may not be used very often, there is an exception to EFFECT being a noun. ( Of course, there is. It’s part of the English language, isn’t it? ) Ha! Sometimes EFFECT can be a verb when it means “to accomplish” or “bring about.” For example: Some of the new laws will effect social change.

Well, here’s The Little Old Lady With The Red Purse — trying to conjure up some special spirits to encourage you to use EFFECT and AFFECT correctly.

Now, do you know which one to choose? Be the first one to prove it at Traum Brewery in Upper Sandusky and get a free brew on The Little Old Lady With The Red Purse.

It’ll Be OK.

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“I have OCD and ADD…So everything has to be perfect, but not for very long.” ~ Keely Lozier

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  PS. Just in case you noticed ~ The Little Old Lady With The Red Purse used AFFECT as an infinitive, the base form of a verb, in the video.