Question

which sentences use the word affect correctly? choose three correct answers. affect a·fect əˈfekt 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 that injury will affect her ability to swim in tomorrow’s race. rising food prices affect everyone in my community. sunshine always has a positive affect on my

Explanation:

The word "affect" as a verb means to influence or have an impact on, or to stir someone's feelings or emotions. The first sentence "That injury will affect her ability to swim in tomorrow's race." shows the injury influencing her swimming ability. The second sentence "Rising food prices affect everyone in my community." shows the prices having an impact on the community. In the third sentence, the correct word should be "effect" as "has a positive effect on" is the proper usage when referring to a result or consequence. So the first two sentences use "affect" correctly.

Answer:

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