1. ............ is grasping, carrying, or supporting with one's arms or hands.

Hald

Hold

Holb

Huld

2. Sorry I'm late, honey. I was held ............ at work.

on

up

to

off

3. As a songwriter, George Harrison couldn't hold a candle ............ Paul McCartney.

at

of

to

on

4. Hold ............, everybody! Don't go near that bull.

it

to

of

off

5. Please hold ............ playing the drums until after I've gone!

on

to

off

of

6. I'd love to own a horse and go riding every day; ........... the other hand, taking care of the animal is a very big responsibility.

of

on

off

in