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Words: Affect vs. Effect

Words: Affect vs. Effect

What will happen now Donald Trump is back in the White House? ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

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Letโ€™s talk about two commonly confused words: affect and effect!

Hereโ€™s how they work:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Affect (verb): To influence or change something.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Effect (noun): The result or outcome of a change.

So, letโ€™s use Donald Trump returning as U.S. President as an example:

  • How might his presidency affect the U.S. economy or global politics?

  • What effect will his leadershiโ€ฆ

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