One of the following statements contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
Question and options
One of the following statements contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
- The sickness of a family member can affect the lives of everyone at home.
- Kerala was affected by severe flood all through the year.
- Taking this medicine for a prolonged period can have severe after affects.
- The popular star was not a natural actor: his style was rather affected.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Taking this medicine for a prolonged period can have severe after affects.
The noun is 'after-effects', from 'effect', so 'after affects' is wrong. 'Can affect' (influence), 'affected by severe flood' and 'affected' (artificial in manner) are used correctly in the other sentences.
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