Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence:

The traffic situation in Lagos can lead to disastrous consequences; a man lost a very lucrative job because he was held up by it.

laxxi

4 years ago

Some people will be confused by this two word obstruction and delay.......
"Delay mean going slow cus of something on your way....... While obstruction means total covering of your front that u can't see the front💥

ijeoma4850

10 years ago

if anybody in Lagos should fail this question, such a person needs cane :)

ayodeleyemi

12 years ago

to be held by means to be DELAYED, OBSTRUCTED, or STOPPED by something

phavourchidimma

3 years ago

The wrong portion was underlined

hissinchibunna

3 years ago

I thought that should be obstructed not delayed

Edcon

5 years ago

in this question,the underlined word is suppose to be held up, not traffic.

Kinguc12

13 years ago

Yes!

Alungbe augustine

9 years ago

Correct

AIIGA ALFRED

9 years ago

yes

icezico

2 years ago

@ Myschool admin,please review the question and make the necessary correction, It is obvious that the wronge portion was underlined which is the reason some persons argue the answer provided, What should be underlined is "held up" not "traffic"

opeyemimariam

2 years ago

English

GraceOctavia

3 years ago

that's the correct answer

GrandEbubedike

2 years ago

No underlined phrase

Dominic123a

3 years ago

Same question

HRCUWANI2020

6 years ago

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