【题目】He not only helped his own family, but he also _________ a helping hand to many other men less fortunate than himself.
A.brought out
B.took out
C.gave out
D.held out

【答案】D
【解析】句意：他不仅帮助自己的家庭，而且还伸出援助之手帮助许多比他不幸的人。bring out”带来, 使得, 显露出“；take out”取出，拿出“；give out ”发出,分发,用完“；help out”帮助…摆脱困难“。分析句子可知选D。