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Tomasz Klepinowski Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Efficient vs effective

Hi there
A new therapy proved .....
a) affective
b) effective
c) efficient
d) effectual

I opt for efficient. Is it right? A few words of explanation would be welcomed.
  

Top answer

b )Effective - as in it produced the desired result, making the patient feel better. Efficient is used more to described how productive someone/something is. Productive meaning how much can be done in a set time.

  • b )Effective - as in it produced the desired result, making the patient feel better.
  • Efficient is used more to described how productive someone/something is.
  • Productive meaning how much can be done in a set time.
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b )Effective - as in it produced the desired result, making the patient feel better. Efficient is used more to described how productive someone/something is. Productive meaning how much can be done in a set time.
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Thank you Daisy Emotion: smile it's all clear now.

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