English · Verb
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My advice had no ______________ on him.
- A
Effect
- B
Affect
- C
Influence
- D
Impression
The correct answer is Effect as it is a noun that describes a result or consequence, which is what the sentence is implying about the advice. The sentence structure 'had no ____ on him' requires a noun, making 'effect' the correct choice.
Affect is incorrect because it is a verb. Influence is a noun but implies a stronger impact than needed here. Impression is also a noun but refers to an opinion or feeling, which doesn't fit the context of discussing the result of advice.
Effect is a noun meaning 'a result or consequence.' Since the sentence needs a noun to describe the result of the advice, 'effect' is the appropriate choice.
Affect is a verb meaning 'to influence or change.' It is incorrect in this context because the sentence requires a noun, not a verb.
Influence is a noun that implies a stronger impact or authority than 'effect.' While it is a noun, it doesn't fit the context of the sentence as well as 'effect' does.
Impression is a noun that generally means 'an opinion or feeling about someone or something.' It does not align with the intended meaning of the sentence, which is about the result of advice.
Tagged under English · Verb · 2010