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Affect vs. Effect: What’s the Difference?

Affect is usually an action; effect is usually the result. Learn the everyday rule and the important exceptions.

Your shows possession. You’re means you are. A one-second replacement test makes the choice easy.

To marks direction or an infinitive. Too means also or more than necessary.

Separate the past-tense verb from the present verb and the metal with clear pronunciation and tense rules.

Both spellings are correct—the preferred form depends on whether you use American or British English.

Separate is always the standard spelling. Learn why the common error happens and how to remember the middle vowel.