Identify the correct phrase to complete the sentence:

"Washing your hands at regular intervals ______ the most effective method to stay healthy and protect yourself from various ailments."

(I) is the most effective way of staying

(II) can be the most effective way to stay

(III) has the effective effect to stay

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Identify the correct phrase to complete the sentence:

"Washing your hands at regular intervals ______ the most effective method to stay healthy and protect yourself from various ailments."

(I) is the most effective way of staying

(II) can be the most effective way to stay

(III) has the effective effect to stay

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**Solution:**

1. The sentence is a general statement expressing a fact, so the phrase should be in simple present tense without modal verbs like "could" or "can".

2. Option (I) "is the most effective way of staying" correctly uses the simple present tense and fits the factual tone.

3. Option (II) uses "can be," which implies possibility rather than a fact, making it unsuitable here.

4. Option (III) "has the effective effect to stay" is grammatically incorrect and awkward.

5. Additionally, the parts joined by "and" should maintain parallel structure, which only option (I) satisfies.

**Answer:** (a) Only (I) is correct

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