Question

The news headline, 'Postal service axed' means ..............

• A. Postal service is made more effective.
• B. Postal service is made more vibrant.
• C. Postal service is closed down.
• D. Postal service is declared illegal.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Postal service is closed down.

The news headline, "Postal service axed" means the postal service is closed down.

In this context, "axed" is a colloquial term meaning "cut" or "terminated." It implies that the postal service has been discontinued or shut down.