Question

    Directions: In each question below, word is used in four different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.

    (A) She was holding a brown leather suitcase.

    (B) The police were holding him on a murder charge.

    (C) She caught hold of his arm.

    (D) She had to take a hold on her nerves.

    A A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All sentences are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Hold- grasp, carry, or support with one's arms or hands ‘Hold’ is incorrectly used in option D. In the other sentences, the word ‘hold’ is used correctly.

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