Phrasal Verbs Quiz: hold

1. hold back - Lisa wants to be a successful businesswoman, and she thinks her English is holding her back because: a) her English is poor b) her English is excellent c) her English is improving

2. hold down - We put a brick on the pile of old newspapers to hold them down and stop them from: a) being read b) blowing away c) being burnt

3. hold off - The bad weather meant we had to to hold off the company picnic: a) inside a hall instead of outside b) and go home after an hour or so c) until a later date

4. hold on (1) - I had to hold on tight to the boat's railing because the sea was getting: a) rougher b) busier c) bouncier

5. hold on (2) - If someone tells you to hold on, they want you to: a) hold something for them b) take something from them c) wait for a moment

6. hold out (1) - When you meet a businessman in Europe, you should hold out: a) your cheeks b) your arms c) your hand

7. hold out (2) - If their food reserves don't hold out, they'll have to: a) sell some more food b) eat some more food c) find some more food

8. hold up (1) - Julie has been held up by an emergency of some sort, so she'll probably be: a) injured b) late c) early

9. hold up (2) - I had to hold David up because he was: a) really drunk b) late for the meeting c) short of money

10. hold up (3) - If you're going to hold up a bank, you'll need to take: a) your application form b) your bank book c) your gun