Affect vs Effect

The affect versus effect question shows up everywhere, and these 8 sentences give you steady practice with it. Most of the time affect is a verb meaning to influence, and effect is a noun meaning the result. You fill blanks in lines like "Raising minimum wage will ___ entry-level employees" and "The ___s of cross fit training are increased strength and muscle size." Recommended for intermediate students, since there are exceptions to the rule. Here is the twist worth remembering: effect can occasionally act as a verb too, which is exactly why this pair stays confusing.