Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
A. The main affect B. of the new policy C. will be an increase D. in productivity.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The sentence contains a grammatical error because 'affect' is typically a verb, but in this context, a noun is needed. The correct word to use as a noun is 'effect'. The sentence should read: 'The main effect of the new policy will be an increase in productivity.'