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.
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Correct Answer: Option B
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.
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.