A few years later, the marriage faltered. (failed, broke, became weak)

A few years later, the marriage faltered. (failed, broke, became weak) English Class 10, Class 10 Board Paper Question Solutions, English Class 10 NCE

Here are some sentences from the story. Choose the word from the brackets which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentences.

Question: A few years later, the marriage faltered. (failed, broke, became weak).

Answer: (i) failed