JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 55

Question 55

Prepositions

She wounded the man....... the back with her knitting needle

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

Explanation

A knitting needle pierces the body, and English says someone is wounded or stabbed 'in' the back.