Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 87)
Directions to Solve
In questions given below, a part of the sentence is italicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, option 'D' is the answer.
87.
Not long back, in Japan, a mysterious nerve gas affected a large number of people.
Discussion:
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Jimmy okwenye said:
1 week ago
The original sentence uses “affected”, which is correct because:
Affect = to have an impact on something/someone (commonly used for diseases, chemicals, situations).
Let’s test the alternatives:
Effected → means to bring about or cause to happen (not suitable here).
Infected → used specifically for diseases caused by pathogens (bacteria/virus), not typically for gas exposure.
Infested → used for pests (like insects), completely incorrect in this context.
Affect = to have an impact on something/someone (commonly used for diseases, chemicals, situations).
Let’s test the alternatives:
Effected → means to bring about or cause to happen (not suitable here).
Infected → used specifically for diseases caused by pathogens (bacteria/virus), not typically for gas exposure.
Infested → used for pests (like insects), completely incorrect in this context.
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