Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word. As the bridge gave way, the traffic was __________.
Question and options
Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
As the bridge gave way, the traffic was __________.
- held
- held up
- held in
- held down
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - held up
"Held up" means delayed or stopped, which fits traffic halted by a collapsed bridge. "Held down" means kept under control, "held in" means restrained, and "held" alone does not carry the sense of delay.
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