Which word correctly completes the sentence? The heavy rain will ___ the schedule of the outdoor game.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. affect
- Step 1: The sentence needs a verb that means to influence.
- Step 2: "Affect" is the verb meaning to influence, while "effect" is usually a noun meaning a result.
Answer
affect.
Why not the others: "effect" is usually a noun, "infect" means to pass on a disease, and "defect" means a flaw or to leave a group.
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