Health Occupations Readiness Test Prep

Category - English and Language Usage

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety.

  1. effects
  2. effect
  3. affect
  4. affects
Explanation

Answer: D - The best choice is "affects"

"Affect" is a verb meaning "to influence." "Effect" is a noun meaning "result." A verb is necessary between “foods” and “safety” to properly complete the sentence. "Affects" agrees with the singular subject "modification."

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