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Complete the sentence below by typing the correct word ('affect' or 'effect') into each blank.

Answer:The persistent drought had a devastating 【effect】 on the region's agricultural output, which in turn began to 【affect】 the local economy.

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The first blank requires 'effect' because it functions as a noun meaning the result or consequence of the drought. The second blank requires 'affect' because it functions as a verb meaning to act upon or produce a change in the economy.
The sentence requires the noun 'effect' in the first blank to indicate the result or consequence of the drought, and the verb 'affect' in the second blank to indicate the action of influencing or changing the economy.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the syntactic role of the word needed in the first blank.
The word follows the adjective 'devastating' and functions as a noun indicating the result of the drought.
Determining the part of speech helps differentiate between the noun 'effect' and the verb 'affect'.
2
Analyze the syntactic role of the word needed in the second blank.
The word follows the infinitive marker 'to' and functions as a verb meaning to influence or act upon the economy.
Determining the part of speech helps differentiate between the verb 'affect' and the noun 'effect'.

Key Concept

Distinguishing between the frequently confused words 'affect' (usually a verb meaning to influence) and 'effect' (usually a noun meaning a result).
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