Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:

The science project was presented ___________.

• A. Effect
• B. Effectively
• C. Affect
• D. Effective

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Effectively

Option B: 'Effectively' is an adverb that means 'in a successful manner', 'in such a manner as to achieve the desired result'. It modifies the verb 'presented'. Adverbs modify verbs, and this adverb is relevant in meaning as well: the science project was presented in a successful way.

Hence, option B is correct.

Option A: 'Effect' is a noun that means 'a result or consequence of an action'. The noun does not modify the verb 'presented' here.

Option C: 'Affect' is a verb that means 'have an effect on'. It expresses an action, but there is already one main verb in the sentence 'presented'.

Option D: 'Effective' is an adjective that means 'successful in producing a desired result'.

These words neither modify the verb in meaning, nor in form (noun, verb, adjective).

Hence, options A, C and D are wrong.