JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 81

Question 81

Prepositions

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The accident occurred when the driver of the car ________ the lorry

  1. A.reversed towards
  2. B.reversed into
  3. C.reversed to
  4. D.reversed back into
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (reversed into)

Explanation

A car that hits something while going backwards 'reversed into' it; 'reversed back' repeats the idea.