Question: Which of the following is a correct use of the word \'affect\'?

Options:

1. The weather will affect our plans.
2. I hope to affect the outcome.
3. His speech had a strong affect on me.
4. They were affect by the news.

Correct Answer: The weather will affect our plans.

Solution:

\'The weather will affect our plans.\' is correct as \'affect\' is a verb meaning to influence.