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

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

  • A.
    confused
  • B.
    delayed
  • C.
    annoyed
  • D.
    intrigued
  • E.
    obstructed
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

Traffic in this context is delay in transportation caused by pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, streetcars, buses ectc