Question
In the given question, a word has been given and there
are three ways in which the word has been used, in similar or different forms. You need to see which of the sentences have correctly used the highlighted word, and mark that as your answer. CASCADE I. The waterfall formed a breathtaking cascade as it tumbled down the rocky cliffs. II. The company experienced a cascade of layoffs after facing financial difficulties, resulting in widespread job losses. III. The dancer's skirt cascaded gracefully as she twirled across the stage.Solution
All sentences have used the word correctly. CASCADE, as a noun, refers to a small waterfall, especially one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope. Sentence I uses this word to describe a waterfall. In a figurative sense, CASCADE can refer to a series of events or actions occurring rapidly and in quick succession. Sentence II uses this word in the context of layoffs happening one after another. Therefore, E is the correct answer.
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