SAT English Practice Question

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.

1. A.The impact of the new law was immediate, effectively impacting the way citizens behave.
2. B.The scientists’ findings had a significant impact on the field of medicine.
3. C.The impact of the new technology was immediate, effectively impacting the way people work.
4. D.The discovery impacted the researchers’ work in a dramatic way.