12. affect: have an influence on Examples: 1)The 20th century was full of inventions that have affected the way we live 2) More than seven million people have been affected by the drought. 3)The asian financial crisis didn't affect our national economy. 13. function: operate; act a Examples: 1)When the camera is functioning properly the green light comes on◼ 12. affect: have an influence on ◼ Examples: 1) The 20th century was full of inventions that have affected the way we live. ◼ 2) More than seven million people have been affected by the drought. ◼ 3) The Asian financial crisis didn't affect our national economy. ◼ 13. function: operate; act ◼ Examples: 1) When the camera is functioning properly the green light comes on