Question

The organisers decided to _____ the charity benefit due to inclement weather.

Answer 1

The organisers decided to Put on the charity benefit due to inclement weather.

Answer 2

Answer :

This question is based on phrasal verbs.

The correct sentence is :

The organizers decided to put off the charity benefit due to inclement weather.

Collins English Dictionary defines 'phrasal verb' as '(in English grammar) a phrase that consists of a verb plus an adverbial or prepositional particle, esp one the meaning of which cannot be deduced by analysis of the meaning of the constituents.'

'Put off' is a phrasal verb which, according to the Collins English Dictionary, means 'to postpone or delay.'

Collins English Dictionary defines 'inclement' as '(of weather) stormy, severe, or tempestuous.'