Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions are given for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence then choose the last option.

I had difficulty in holding back my tears at my grandfather’s funeral.

  1. holding on

  2. holding up

  3. holding onto

  4. No improvement

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

To hold back is to hide an emotion or control something. This is the correct answer in this context. Thus, this option is correct.

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