Mistake: Affect vs Effect

affect = verb; effect = noun.

Examples

• It affected me
• the effect was big.

Key rules

• Affect is usually a verb meaning to influence
• Effect is usually a noun meaning a result
• The verb effect means to bring about, and it is less common

Common mistakes

• The effect was big on me → The effect was big.
• It effected me → It affected me.

Use cases

• Writing reports and essays
• Describing causes and results
• Emails at work