JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 96

Question 96

Prepositions

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): When the transformer blew up, Saka threw himself down ________ his stomach

  1. A.at
  2. B.over
  3. C.to
  4. D.on
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (on)

Explanation

We lie or throw ourselves down 'on' our stomach.