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Affect or Effect?

Asked by PacificToast (1615points) April 1st, 2010

Which one is proper in which instances? Example:

A:: The affects of nightly news on public opinion were monstrous

B::The effects of nightly news on public opinion were monstrous

Which is correct in this instance? Is there a general rule of thumb I can use to remember when to use which one?

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