Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
Loud noise effects our ability to concentrate.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. affects.
Affect (verb) means to influence or have an impact on something.
Effect (noun) refers to the result or outcome of an influence.
In this sentence, 'loud noise' is influencing our ability to concentrate, so the verb 'affects' is required.
The word 'effects' is a noun, not a verb, and cannot be used to describe an action in this context.
The correct verb, 'affects,' conveys the intended meaning of impact or influence.
Hence, the correct sentence is:- Loud noise affects our ability to concentrate.