Effect vs Affect
Two words commonly confused by English speakers are ‘effect’ and ‘affect’. ‘Affect’ is used as a verb and means ‘to have an influence on’ and ‘Effect’ is used as a noun and means ‘the result’.
AFFECT
The dropped catch did not affect the result of the game.
The heavy rainfall affected the grains kept in the old warehouse.
EFFECT
The effect of the tsunami was devastating.
The side effect of the cough syrup was drowsiness.