In each of the following questions, a word has been given and used in three statements. You are supposed to identify which of the statement/s use/s the word correctly and mark that as your answer.

AVERSE

I. The averse weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds, led to the cancellation of the outdoor event.

II. Although she was averse to public speaking, she reluctantly agreed to give a presentation at the conference for the sake of her team.

III. The economic downturn had averse effects on many businesses, resulting in layoffs and financial challenges.

Solution

I. "The averse weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds, led to the cancellation of the outdoor event." - Incorrect. The correct word in this context should be "adverse," not "averse." "Adverse" is used to describe unfavorable or harmful conditions. II. "Although she was averse to public speaking, she reluctantly agreed to give a presentation at the conference for the sake of her team." - Correct. In this statement, "averse" is appropriately used to mean having a strong dislike or opposition. III. "The economic downturn had averse effects on many businesses, resulting in layoffs and financial challenges." - Incorrect. Similar to statement I, the correct word here is "adverse," not "averse."