this doesn't help me at all... too baby brained out!
Affected and Effected are both verb forms.
When used as a verb, effect means to execute, produce, or accomplish something. For example, The dictatorial regime quickly effected changes to the constitution that restricted the freedom of the people.
On the other hand, affect in its verb form means to impact. For example, Carbon di-oxide emissions affect the environment.
So we can say that The dictatorial regime quickly effected changes to the constitution that affected the freedom of the people.
[edit] Tip
You can affect something that already exists; but when you effect (verb form) something, you usually bring it into existence.
Usage differences
In general, affect is a verb and effect is a noun. When X "affects" Y, it is said that X produces an "effect" on Y. In passive form, Y is "affected" by X.
Examples:
* Carbon di-oxide emissions affect the environment.
* The effect of global warming is that glaciers will melt and sea levels will rise.
* The 2008 Presidential elections in the United States will likely be affected by the war in Iraq.
* Reducing the marketing budget will affect sales growth.
* Abuse during childhood may lead to violence in adulthood. This is just cause and effect.
As a rule of thumb, it is advisable to use affect as a verb (transitive, intransitive, active, passive) and effect when used as a noun.
[edit] Special Cases
Like many other words in the English language, affect and effect have other meanings.
Affect as a noun
When used as a noun, "affect" means Feelings and desires as factors in thought or conduct.
Effect as a verb
When used as a verb, "effect" means to execute, produce, or accomplish something.
I am sure if I read it I would understand it but I can read at the moment but not take in
When used as a verb, effect means to execute, produce, or accomplish something. For example, The dictatorial regime quickly effected changes to the constitution that restricted the freedom of the people.
On the other hand, affect in its verb form means to impact. For example, Carbon di-oxide emissions affect the environment.
So we can say that The dictatorial regime quickly effected changes to the constitution that affected the freedom of the people.
[edit] Tip
You can affect something that already exists; but when you effect (verb form) something, you usually bring it into existence.
Usage differences
In general, affect is a verb and effect is a noun. When X "affects" Y, it is said that X produces an "effect" on Y. In passive form, Y is "affected" by X.
Examples:
* Carbon di-oxide emissions affect the environment.
* The effect of global warming is that glaciers will melt and sea levels will rise.
* The 2008 Presidential elections in the United States will likely be affected by the war in Iraq.
* Reducing the marketing budget will affect sales growth.
* Abuse during childhood may lead to violence in adulthood. This is just cause and effect.
As a rule of thumb, it is advisable to use affect as a verb (transitive, intransitive, active, passive) and effect when used as a noun.
[edit] Special Cases
Like many other words in the English language, affect and effect have other meanings.
Affect as a noun
When used as a noun, "affect" means Feelings and desires as factors in thought or conduct.
Effect as a verb
When used as a verb, "effect" means to execute, produce, or accomplish something.
I am sure if I read it I would understand it but I can read at the moment but not take in