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Old 04-04-2009, 03:06 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by Jellby View Post
Why do English speakers find it so difficult to distinguish between "effect" and "affect"?
For the same reason that they have trouble with multiple other words, phrases, and tenses -- grammar and spelling are being taught by teachers whose concept of the great American novel is yesterday's twittering.

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