Question #N1095
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.
Which choice correctly uses the word "impact"?
A. The impact of the new law was immediate, effectively impacting the way citizens behave.
B. The scientists’ findings had a significant impact on the field of medicine.
C. The impact of the new technology was immediate, effectively impacting the way people work.
D. The discovery impacted the researchers’ work in a dramatic way.
Correct Answer is: B
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.