JAMB - English Language (2023 - No. 55)
In the following question, choose the option that best completes the sentence.
The guest would have arrived earlier but he was _______ in traffic.
The guest would have arrived earlier but he was _______ in traffic.
held down
held up
held about
held off
Explanation
The correct phrase to use is 'held up'. 'Held up' is a phrasal verb that means to be delayed or obstructed. So, 'The guest would have arrived earlier but he was held up in traffic' is the correct sentence.