Choose the word or phrase from the options A - E which has the nearest in meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence:

Ekwensi's account with the Naira bank is in the red. His account

  • A was written in red ink
  • B is overdrawn
  • C is in danger
  • D is special
  • E is heavy
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The correct answer is B. is overdrawn

When a bank account is "in the red", it means the account has gone below zero balance or is overdrawn. 

Looking at the options, "is overdrawn" best matches this meaning of being below zero or in debt.

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