Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
The entire economy has been effected by the riots in the state.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. has been affected.
- The given sentence is incorrect because "effected" is a verb that means "to bring about, produce, or accomplish."
- However, in this context, the intended meaning is that the riots have had an impact on the economy, which requires the verb "affected."