JAMB Use of English 2019 Question 53

Question 53

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap: The plane overshot the ________ in a minor accident

  1. A.railway
  2. B.hangar
  3. C.tarmac
  4. D.run way
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (run way)

Explanation

A plane that lands too far and goes past the end has overshot the runway.