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Which sentence uses "affect" vs. "effect" correctly?

A The effect of the medicine will affect him
B The storm will affect travel plans
C He was effected by the news
D The affect was positive

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Affect" (verb) = to influence. "Effect" (noun) = result. "The storm will affect travel plans" is correct.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence uses "affect" vs. "effect" correctly?" is Option B: The storm will affect travel plans.

The other options — A) The effect of the medicine will affect him, C) He was effected by the news, D) The affect was positive — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: "Affect" (verb) = to influence. "Effect" (noun) = result. "The storm will affect travel plans" is correct.

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