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saw5 [17]
3 years ago
8

If the prefix re- means “back,” what does retain mean in the following sentence? The paper towel did not retain as much water as

the sponge. to drive back to hold back to put back to write back
English
2 answers:
Masja [62]3 years ago
8 0
In this sentence, retain means to hold. 
eg. 
<em>As much as she tried, Sam could not retain the twins she was babysitting.
</em><em> </em>Does that help? I hope it does!!! ;)

From one Smartie to Another- Bubble Smartie11

Lady_Fox [76]3 years ago
3 0

In this sentence the meaning of retain is to hold back or to keep back. The paper towel did not hold back as much water as the sponge.

Question: If the prefix re- means “back,” what does retain mean in the following sentence?

Answer: B.  to hold back

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