Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below or part thereof has been underlined. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the option that best corrects the error, if any.

The drugs prescribed by the doctor failed to have any affect even after 15 days of his operation.

  1. to have any affect even after

  2. to show any affect even after

  3. to be affective even after

  4. to have any effect even after.

  5. to have any effects even after

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Incorrect word usage has been done in A, B and C. 'Effect' is a noun and 'Affect' is a verb. Here the result is shown so noun form will be used. (E) makes use of plural form of 'effect' which is wrong on account of adjective 'any' used before it meaning 'one'.

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