Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
A. The new policy has had B. a positive affect on the company's C. bottom line, but it has D. also caused some negative publicity.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The error is in the use of the word "affect" in option B. "Affect" is typically used as a verb meaning to influence or produce a change, whereas "Effect" is typically used as a noun meaning the result or outcome of an action. In the given sentence, a noun is needed, so "effect" should be used in place of "affect".