Fill in the blanks with the right option. Sentence: We are not ______ to the…
2019
Fill in the blanks with the right option.
Sentence:
We are not ______ to the idea of moving to Mumbai.
- A.
averse
- B.
aversion
- C.
adverse
- D.
advise
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Correct answer: A
Answer: averse
Explanation: 'Averse' is an adjective that commonly pairs with 'to' to indicate opposition. The phrase 'not averse to' means not opposed or willing to consider something.
Completed sentence: We are not averse to the idea of moving to Mumbai.
averse — Correct: adjective used with 'to'; means opposed or unwilling (so 'not averse to' means willing).
aversion — Incorrect here: a noun meaning a strong dislike. To use it, change the structure: 'We do not have an aversion to the idea...'.
adverse — Incorrect: an adjective meaning harmful or unfavorable; it does not fit the intended meaning of being opposed to an idea.
advise — Incorrect: a verb meaning to recommend or counsel; does not grammatically complete this sentence.
Alternative phrasing: 'We are willing to consider moving to Mumbai.'
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