The committee was reluctant to implement the new policy, fearing it would have an adverse affect on employee morale.

A adverse effect

B adversely affect

C aversely affect

D an adverse affecting

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

'Effect' as a noun means a result or consequence, which is the correct usage after 'an adverse'. 'Affect' is typically a verb meaning to influence.

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The correct answer to the question "The committee was reluctant to implement the new policy, fearing it would have an adverse affect on employee morale." is Option A: adverse effect.

The other options — B) adversely affect, C) aversely affect, D) an adverse affecting — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: 'Effect' as a noun means a result or consequence, which is the correct usage after 'an adverse'. 'Affect' is typically a verb meaning to influence.

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The committee was reluctant to implement the new policy, fearing it would have an adverse affect on employee morale.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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