Hi

Question

Do I say:
Berry production affected more than fifteen families
or
Berry production effected more than fifteen families

Thanks

ps. when do I use which? I'm confused.

Answer 1

The correct word is affected.

These sites will help you keep them straight.

http://www.yourdictionary.com/grammar-rules/affect-effect-grammar.html

http://public.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/affect.html