In which sentence is the word 'affect' or 'effect' used correctly?

A The bad weather had a negative affect on our travel plans.

B We hope to affect positive change in the community.

C The long-term affects of pollution are severe.

D Lack of sleep can seriously affect your performance.

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

'Affect' is generally a verb meaning 'to influence,' as correctly used in option D. 'Effect' is usually a noun meaning 'result' (A, C) or a verb meaning 'to bring about' (B, where 'effect' would be correct).

💡 Why is D) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "In which sentence is the word 'affect' or 'effect' used correctly?" is Option D: Lack of sleep can seriously affect your performance..

The other options — A) The bad weather had a negative affect on our travel plans., B) We hope to affect positive change in the community., C) The long-term affects of pollution are severe. — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: 'Affect' is generally a verb meaning 'to influence,' as correctly used in option D. 'Effect' is usually a noun meaning 'result' (A, C) or a verb meaning 'to bring about' (B, where 'effect' would be c…

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In which sentence is the word 'affect' or 'effect' used correctly?

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

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