Spot the flaws：Affect vs. effect
【明報專訊】Eason is writing an article about the COVID-19 pandemic.
■Game
Can you spot any errors in the article? Please circle them and make corrections.
(See the picture 2)
Tips: There are three errors.
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■English highway﹕Effect (noun)
Meaning: the result of a particular influence.
E.g. Eating too much candy can have a negative effect on your teeth.
Effective (adjective)
Meaning: successful or achieving the results that you want.
E.g. Yoga is a very effective sport for combating stress.
Cost-effective (adjective)
Meaning: if an activity is cost-effective, it is good value for the amount of money paid.
E.g. It wouldn't be cost-effective to buy an expensive new phone when all you want to do is store your photos.
Affect (verb)
Meaning: to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something.
E.g. Does a divorce affect a child's behaviour?
Affection (noun)
Meaning: a feeling of liking for a person or place.
E.g. He remembered the teachers at his primary school with great affection.
■Gear up
Fill in the blanks by using the words provided.
1. The new tax rates will _________ (affect/effect) all consumers including businesses.
2. I tried taking tablets for the headache, but they did not have any _________ (affects/effects).
3. This cream is one of the most _________ (effect/effective) acne treatments you can find.
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■Glossary
profound (adj) 強烈的
remote (adj) 遠端的
hardship (n) 困難
evident (adj) 明顯的
(Criticisms on this publication, if any, are aimed at pointing out the errors or defects of certain systems or policies with a view to rectifying or eradicating such errors or defects, as well as prompting improvement or remedy for them via lawful means. There is absolutely no intention of inciting hatred, discontent or hostility towards the government or other classes of the community.)
[Smarties' Power English 第388期]
