Asked by Cristian Trevizo on Jul 12, 2024
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Select the letter of the word in the sentence that is a look-alike/sound-alike error. What affect will the strike have on the sale of hot dogs?
A) affect
B) sale
C) of
Affect
The observable expression of emotions, which can influence someone's experience and communication.
- Identify typical inaccuracies involving words that are visually or phonetically similar in English texts.
- Improve proofreading skills to spot and correct errors in text.
Verified Answer
LP
Lourie PetersJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The correct word should be "effect" rather than "affect." "Effect" means a result or consequence, while "affect" means to influence or have an impact on something.
Learning Objectives
- Identify typical inaccuracies involving words that are visually or phonetically similar in English texts.
- Improve proofreading skills to spot and correct errors in text.