sentence structure
Is there anything wrong with this sentence ?
See example:
The effect is incorrect.
asked Oct 10 '12 at 15:26
Arthur Tingle
New member
Arthur Tingle
New member
2 answers 
Your sentence is grammatically correct, but is logically wrong.
Effect means a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause. An effect is real, and reality cannot be incorrect. Reality is value neutral -- it is neither right nor wrong, correct nor incorrect. So an effect can be unexpected, but it cannot be wrong.
I hope this helps.
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answered Oct 10 '12 at 17:47
Jeff Pribyl
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