"Effect" is the noun, and "affect" is the verb. You affect something, and cause an effect. There is a verb "effect", meaning to bring something about (to effect a change), but that's not what is meant here.
Cripes, I'm supposed to know about this stuff. Humble appy polly loggies, Julia, you were right. I blame working nights, brain fade, age, decrepitude, whatever.
Sorry, Julia: it's "affect". Really.
ReplyDelete"Effect" is the noun, and "affect" is the verb. You affect something, and cause an effect. There is a verb "effect", meaning to bring something about (to effect a change), but that's not what is meant here.
Hundred lines, my desk, tomorrow.
No you are right Julia. The headline uses "affect" as a noun. Only later is it used as a verb.
ReplyDeleteThey actually paid someone for that page? Jesu sur une bicyclette!
ReplyDelete"No you are right Julia. The headline uses "affect" as a noun. Only later is it used as a verb."
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"They actually paid someone for that page? "
ReplyDeleteA job trainee, I think!
Cripes, I'm supposed to know about this stuff. Humble appy polly loggies, Julia, you were right. I blame working nights, brain fade, age, decrepitude, whatever.
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