Question

which sentence uses the word effect correctly? the moving and powerful speech effected the audience. new technology can effect the way we learn. in my american history class, we studied the effects of world war i. do you think that the debate will effect the election results? affect: effect: affect af·fect əfekt late middle english; from french affecter; from latin affectare 1. v. to influence or have an impact on 2. v. to stir someone’s feelings or emotions

Explanation:

"Affect" is a verb meaning to influence. "Effect" is usually a noun meaning a result. In the first, second and fourth sentences, the verb form is needed, so "affect" should be used. In the third - sentence, "effects" is used as a noun, which is correct.

Answer:

C. In my American history class, we studied the effects of World War I.