In my opinion, the psychological thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock, who is a master of suspense and horror, have more lasting impact than any other filmmaker in history.

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In my opinion, the psychological thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock, who is a master of suspense and horror, have more lasting impact than any other filmmaker in history. Option 1: had more lasting impact than any filmmaker Option 2: are having more lasting impact than those of other filmmakers Option 3: has had a more lasting impact than those of other filmmakers Option 4: have had a more lasting impact than those of any other filmmaker

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This question tests subject-verb agreement and parallel comparison structures. When comparing things, make sure your verb matches your subject in number, and compare apples to apples. "The thrillers have had impact" needs a plural verb, and we're comparing Hitchcock's thrillers to other filmmakers' thrillers (not the filmmakers themselves). Think of it like comparing your cooking skills to your friends' cooking skills, not to your friends directly! Option 1 → Wrong tense and "any filmmaker" illogically includes Hitchcock himself. Option 2 → "Are having" sounds awkward for describing lasting, ongoing impact. Option 3 → "Has had" is singular but "thrillers" is plural—mismatch! Option 4 → Perfect! "Have had" matches plural subject, compares correctly.

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