Select the segment in which a word has been INCORRECTLY used.

The crow held back to the piece of bread with its claws.

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  1. to the piece
  2. The crow held back
  3. of bread
  4. with its claws

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Option 2 : The crow held back
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SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 01 Oct, 2024 Shift 1)
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The correct answer is 'The crow held back'.

Key Points

  • The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
  • Here, 'the crow held on' should be used instead of 'the crow held back'.
  • The phrasal verb 'held on' means 'grasp or support something with one's hands; keep or retain someone or something'. (किसी के हाथ से किसी चीज को पकड़ना या सहारा देना; किसी को या किसी चीज को रखना)
    • Example: If you can just hold on I'll go and get some help.
       

Correct Sentence: The crow held on to the piece of bread with its claws. 

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