JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 97

Question 97

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): I ran ________ an old friend of mine on Broad Street and brought him home

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

Answer: A (into)

Explanation

To 'run into' someone is to meet them by chance.