Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank .
The company's decision to relocate had a negative ___________ on its employees.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. effect.
Context: The sentence discusses the impact of the company’s decision on its employees. The word needed should indicate a result or influence of an action.
Meaning of the options:
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accommodation – a place to stay or adjustment, incorrect here.
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conclusion – an ending or decision, does not fit the context of impact.
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effect – a change that is a result or consequence of an action, correct here.
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establish – to set up or found something, irrelevant.
Correct word: Effect, because it indicates the negative impact or result of relocating on employees.
Final Sentence: The company's decision to relocate had a negative effect on its employees.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.