Asked by Camille
The sentence:
'Not only do dropout rates affect the particular individuals, it also affects society in general. '
For word affect, should it be changed to effect? I'm confused on which word to use. Please help, thanks
'Not only do dropout rates affect the particular individuals, it also affects society in general. '
For word affect, should it be changed to effect? I'm confused on which word to use. Please help, thanks
Answers
Answered by
bobpursley
effect is a noun.
affect can be either a noun or verb. You need a verb here, for the subject "it".
Look both words up, see if it has an (effect, affect) on you.
http://www.onelook.com/
affect can be either a noun or verb. You need a verb here, for the subject "it".
Look both words up, see if it has an (effect, affect) on you.
http://www.onelook.com/
Answered by
Camille
I think I should use the verb for it.. but my teacher told me to change "it also affects society in general." to "effects".
Answered by
Ms. Sue
I strongly disagree with your teacher.
You're right -- "it also affects society in general."
You're right -- "it also affects society in general."
Answered by
Camille
I will ask her again, maybe she made a mistake. Thank you for your help, bobpursley and Ms.Sue!
Answered by
Ms. Sue
You're very welcome.
Good luck!!!
Good luck!!!
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