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JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 35

Question 35

Prepositions

Choose the most appropriate option to fill the gap: The armed robber stabbed the driver________ the back.

  1. A.in
  2. B.on
  3. C.at
  4. D.inside
  5. E.by
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Answer: A (in)

Explanation

We say a person was stabbed in the back (or in the chest, in the arm), so 'in' fills the gap.