Question

The strike may hold ________ production of cars for several months, ________ a great loss．

1. A.
   out; cause
2. B.
   up; causing
3. C.
   out; causing
4. D.
   up; cause

Answer 1

C
。罢工可能延误汽车生产达几个月，引起巨大损失。Hold up延误，第二空考查现在分词自然结果状语。