Question 34

He was affected by her kind words.

The sentence correctly uses "affected" to indicate that his emotions or feelings were influenced by her kind words. In this context, "affected" is the appropriate verb form that conveys the impact of her words on him.

A) Affect

"Affect" is a verb that means to influence something, but in the context of the sentence, it is improperly used as it does not fit the past tense construction needed. The sentence requires a past participle form to describe the effect he experienced.

B) Effect

"Effect" is a noun that refers to the result of a change or influence. It does not fit grammatically in the sentence where a verb is required. Thus, this option is incorrect as it does not convey the intended meaning of being influenced by her words.

C) Effected

"Effected" is the past tense of the verb "effect," which means to bring about or cause something to happen. This option is incorrect in this context because it does not pertain to the emotional impact described by the kind words. The intended meaning of being influenced is not conveyed with this choice.

D) Affected

"Affected" is the correct choice as it is the past participle of the verb "affect," meaning to influence someone's feelings or emotions. It accurately describes how her kind words had an emotional impact on him, making it the appropriate selection for the sentence.

Conclusion

The correct answer, "affected," accurately conveys the emotional influence described in the sentence. The other options either misapply the grammatical structure or do not fit the context, making them unsuitable. Therefore, "affected" is definitively the right choice as it aligns with the intended meaning of being influenced by kind words.