Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an apropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
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Masked men _______ a security van on the motorway.
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- held out
- held forth
- held up
- held on
- held out
Correct Option: C
hold up : to delay or block the movement.
ho ld out (Phr.V. ) : to last, especially in a difficult situation
hold forth (Phr.V.) : to speak for a long time about something in a way that other people might
find boring
hold on (Phr.V.) : to survive in a difficult/dangerous situation
Here, held up is the right usage.
