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Which of these is correct?

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pjrydo
 
Reply Wed 24 Sep, 2014 06:37 pm
Can someone please advise which of the following is correct and why?
Thanks.

"Too much training is EFFECTING our performance says Captain"

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"Too much training is AFFECTING our performance says Captain"
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Ragman
 
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Reply Wed 24 Sep, 2014 07:19 pm
@pjrydo,
Effect is a noun

Affect is a verb

The phrase should read: "Too much training is AFFECTING our performance," says the Captain.
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Setanta
 
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Reply Wed 24 Sep, 2014 07:22 pm
I would also say that one should write: ". . . the Captain."
Roberta
 
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Reply Wed 24 Sep, 2014 09:16 pm
@Setanta,
Setanta wrote:

I would also say that one should write: ". . . the captain."
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