Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
It's really windy today, so __________ your hat!

• A. hold on to
• B. hold down to
• C. hold by
• D. hold for

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

hold on to

Option A is the correct answer because the phrasal verb 'hold on to' means to hold something tightly.

Options B, C and D are incorrect because 'hold down' means to hold someone who is lying down, so that they cannot move, 'hold by' means to stick by a promise and 'hold for' means to apply or be relevant to.