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Rommel Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary
'Holds' or 'holds up'?
Which expression should I use?
He has drawn a picture showing a right hand that (holds, holds up) a sword.
He has drawn a picture showing a right hand that (holds, holds up) a sword.
Top answer
Use 'holds up' only if the sword is raised.
- Use 'holds up' only if the sword is raised.
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Neither.
"He has drawn a picture of a right hand holding a sword." (The hand grasps the hilt.)
"He has drawn a picture of a right hand holding up a sword." (The hand raises the sword into the air.)
"He has drawn a picture of a right hand holding a sword." (The hand grasps the hilt.)
"He has drawn a picture of a right hand holding up a sword." (The hand raises the sword into the air.)
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