The correct use of "affect" is:

A The affect was clear (noun)

B The decision will affect the outcome (verb meaning to influence)

C He gave a good affect (result)

D The affect of the storm (result)

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Affect" is typically a verb meaning "to influence." "Effect" is typically a noun meaning "result."

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The correct use of "affect" is:" is Option B: The decision will affect the outcome (verb meaning to influence).

The other options — A) The affect was clear (noun), C) He gave a good affect (result), D) The affect of the storm (result) — are incorrect for this PSAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: "Affect" is typically a verb meaning "to influence." "Effect" is typically a noun meaning "result."

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The correct use of "affect" is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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