Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four phrasal verbs are given. You are to choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word(s)/phrase/sentence.

Wait

  1. hold out

  2. hold off

  3. hold on

  4. hold over
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Hold on' means to wait or pause briefly. When someone asks you to hold on on the phone, they want you to wait. 'Hold out' means to resist or endure, 'hold off' means to delay or keep at a distance, and 'hold over' means to postpone or extend.

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