Practicing Success
The underlined words are not appropriate for formal correspondence. Choose the correct option. The quarterly payment is three weeks late. |
sufficient overdue elapsed settled |
overdue |
Explanation: In formal correspondence, it is more suitable to use terms that convey the delay or status of a payment without sounding negative or accusatory. "Overdue" is a more neutral and formal term indicating that the payment is late without being overly critical. It is a common and accepted term in business communication to address late payments without being confrontational. |