Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following spellings is correct?

  1. withhold

  2. withhuld

  3. withold

  4. withhald

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is 'withhold' with 'hold' as the second part. The word combines 'with' and 'hold', meaning to restrain or keep back. Options B, C, and D all misspell the second part of the compound word.