Hearing Irregular Verbs
Verb Set 4

Hold

Past:

He held a copy of his not-guilty plea.
She held herself responsible.
They were holding him; he was held without bail. (Oh no!)
I had held onto the hope that justice would be served.
The judge had been holding a side meeting with the prosecutor.
We held our breath at the bail hearing, but nothing changed.

verb phrase: hold your breath = endure anxiety or excitement

Present:

He holds the copy of his not-guilty plea.
She holds herself responsible.
They are holding him; he is being held without bail. (Oh no!)
I hold onto the hope that justice will be served.
The judge has been holding a side meeting with the prosecutor.
We hold our breath during the bail hearing, but nothing changed.

Future:

He will hold the copy of his not-guilty plea.
She will hold herself responsible.
They will be holding him; he will be held without bail. (Oh no!)
I will hold onto the hope that justice will be served.
The judge will have been holding a side meeting with the prosecutor.
We will be holding our breath during the bail hearing, but nothing is likely to change.

Lesson: Hold
Module: Verb Set 4
Course: Hearing Irregular Verbs