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Default Re: Question.

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Originally Posted by Tibbs
Hi,

Lucy was concerned with the affect that the murder was having on her daughter.

Lucy was concerned with the effect that the murder was having on her daughter.

Can anyone tell me which of the above is correct?

Any help would be appreciated.
The second one is correct.

Lucy was concerned with the effect that the murder was having on her daughter. - That's how to use "effect" as a noun.

to have an effect on = to affect
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