Question

read the following sentence from the passage. some causes for the delay are that people want to redeem coupons for a discount while others have to replace damaged items—both of these tasks take time. based on the context, what does the word redeem mean? a. exchange something for money b. change for the better c. free from ransom with payment d. buy something back

Explanation:

In the context, people use coupons to get a discount. "Redeem" here means to exchange the coupon for the discount benefit. Option A "exchange something for money" is the closest in meaning as the coupon is exchanged for a price - reduction (a form of getting value equivalent to money - saving).

Answer:

A. exchange something for money