Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
The teacher asked him not to keep disturbing the class, but it had no affect.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. but it had no affect.
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Affect is a verb, meaning to influence something.
Example: The loud noise affected my concentration. -
Effect is a noun, meaning the result or outcome of something.
Example: The effect of the loud noise was that I couldn't concentrate.
In this case, since the sentence is talking about the outcome (or result) of the teacher's request, "effect" should be used instead of "affect."
Hence, the correct sentence is:- The teacher asked him not to keep disturbing the class, but it had no effect.