Question

which sentences use the word affect correctly? check all that apply. rising food prices affect everyone in my community. sunshine always has a positive affect on my mood. that injury will affect her ability to swim in tomorrow’s race. studies show that eating breakfast has a strong affect on one’s ability to concentrate. sad movies always affect my sister. 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:

The word "affect" as a verb means to influence or stir emotions. In "Rising food prices affect everyone in my community", it means influence. In "That injury will affect her ability to swim in tomorrow's race", it means have an impact on. In "Sad movies always affect my sister", it means stir emotions. "Sunshine always has a positive affect on my mood" and "Studies show that eating breakfast has a strong affect on one’s ability to concentrate" should use "effect" as a noun here.

Answer:

Rising food prices affect everyone in my community.
That injury will affect her ability to swim in tomorrow's race.
Sad movies always affect my sister.