Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select "no substitution required".
This preoccupation with him was becoming an obsession (that was beginning to effect her ability) to take care of the house.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. that was beginning to affect her ability.
The bracketed part of the sentence is grammatically incorrect.
Effect is generally used as a noun that denotes a change that results from something being done or happening.
Affect is generally used as a verb that refers to influencing or producing a change in someone or something.
Thus the correct substitution will be "that was beginning to affect her ability".
The correct sentence will be: This preoccupation with him was becoming an obsession that was beginning to affect her ability to take care of the house.