The word "impact" can function as a noun or a verb. The choice of whether to use "impact" as a noun or a verb can depend on the context. For example, the "impact" of a scientific discovery on a field of study can be significant, while the discovery can also "impact" the direction of future research.
","stem_html":"Which choice correctly uses the word "impact"?
","rationale_html":"The sentence in choice B correctly uses "impact" as a noun. The sentence is grammatically correct, and "impact" functions as a noun, referring to the significant effect of the scientists’ findings on the field of medicine.
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","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"The impact of the new technology was immediate, effectively impacting the way people work.
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