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    affected or effected

    which word should i used in this sentence.  the PSAT schedule affected (effected) my teaching schedule today.

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    Agree with Benthere.  
    To affect something is cause a change, or influence
    The effect is the actual change; the result of the affect

    My schedule was affected because of the delay in getting my car service; the effect of that delay was missing my manicure appointment.



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