Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety.
A)effects
B)effect
C)affect
D)affects

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The best choice is "affects"
"Affect" is a verb meaning "to influence." 11edf3da_324d_2573_8ae8_0531dffb1844_PQ032_11 "Effect" is a noun meaning "result." 11edf3da_324d_2574_8ae8_bd411a0f6a13_PQ032_11 A verb is necessary between â€œfoodsâ€ 11edf3da_324d_2575_8ae8_cb2293919883_PQ032_11 and â€œsafetyâ€ 11edf3da_324d_2576_8ae8_e3e0bc7975d9_PQ032_11 to properly complete the sentence. "Affects" 11edf3da_324d_2577_8ae8_09537219f100_PQ032_11 agrees with the singular subject "modification."

Choose the Answer Which Best Rewords the Italicized Portion