Asked by KAITLYN MIXON on Jun 17, 2024
Verified
The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the letter of the word that is a look-alike/sound-alike error. Chavez effected the lives of exploited farm workers everywhere and was a symbol of hope for future improvements. Chavez died in 1993.
A) effected
B) for
C) died
Effected
Refers to something that has been brought about or achieved; an outcome that has been realized.
- Pinpoint prevalent mistakes with words that have similar appearance or pronunciation in English writing.
- Improve the ability to interpret context clues for precise word selection.
Verified Answer
JA
Jesse AdkinsJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
"Effected" means "brought about" or "caused", while "affected" means "influenced" or "had an impact on". In this context, "affected" would be the correct word choice.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint prevalent mistakes with words that have similar appearance or pronunciation in English writing.
- Improve the ability to interpret context clues for precise word selection.