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Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D). "(A) The revised rules (B) will effect (C) all employees starting next month."
- (A) The revised rules
- (B) will effect
- (C) all employees starting next month.
- (D) No error
Answer
B. (B) will effect
Solution
The verb meaning "to influence" is "affect": "will affect all employees." ("Effect" as a verb means to bring about.)
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