WAEC English Language 2019 Objective — Question 18

Question 18 of 145 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The man was arrested because he ____ in the repayment of the loan.

A. paused
B. delayed
C. deferred
D. defaultedCorrect

Explanation

In banking, to default means to fail to do something you are legally obliged to do, such as repay a debt.

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