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Old 10-02-2008, 02:56 PM   #12
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"I am writing to you to tell you how you can stand for change and positively effect/affect this situation."

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My vote is: affect
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Originally Posted by missdpuck View Post
Affect. Just remenber "sound effects" it's easier thab explaining the grammar rule. You can also "effect a change" that's why it's weird.
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It's affect.

Effect is a noun. Affect is a verb.

Ahem....

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Originally Posted by wiktionary
To make or bring about; to implement. The best way to effect change is to work with existing stakeholders
Is it not effect? Or am I misunderstanding the original sentence?
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