Which word means to delay something; to postpone; to stop something temporarily or permanently?

• A. Suspend
• B. Sustain
• C. Tacit
• D. Survey

Answer: (A)

The idea tested here is identifying a word that means stopping or delaying an activity. Suspend captures that sense best because it implies interrupting something and either delaying it for a period or stopping it, with the possibility of resuming later or ending it, depending on the context. For example, you might suspend classes for a day or suspend a project indefinitely. The other options don’t fit as closely: sustain means to keep up or support; tacit means implied or unspoken; survey means to examine or inspect. So suspend is the right fit because it covers delaying or stopping actions.