The rising price of electricity has _ affected the less fortunate.
Correct answer: C. Adversely
- A. Positively
- B. Not
- C. Adversely
- D. Slowly
Explanation
Adversely - in a negative, contrary, or unfavorable way or direction. The less fortunate could only be adversely (negatively) affected as they cannot afford to pay the increasing prices
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