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English I · End Term · 31 Aug 2025 · May 2025 term

Question 60: Fill in the blank with the most suitable phrasal verb.\ …

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Fill in the blank with the most suitable phrasal verb.
The old man _____ his beliefs.

  1. A

    Held up

  2. B

    Held onto

  3. C

    Held off

  4. D

    Held out

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  • B

    Held onto

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Question 60 of 60 in the IIT Madras BS English I (English 1) End Term paper sat on 31 Aug 2025, in the May 2025 term (IIT M FOUNDATION FN EXAM QDF1 31 Aug 2025). It carries 1 mark.

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