Which sentence uses 'affect' correctly?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The rain may affect the start of the match
- Step 1: 'Affect' is usually a verb meaning to influence. Step 2. Only the sentence 'The rain may affect the start of the match' uses it as a verb with an object. Answer: The rain may affect the start of the match. Why not the others: the others use 'affect' as a noun or without an object.
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