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Question 16
From the words labeled A — D in numbers 9 to 20, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences

The driver was short of petrol, so he ............. down all the hills with the engine switched off.

  • A.glided
  • B.cut
  • C.wheeled
  • D.coasted
Objective

Question details

Exam body
OAU
Subject
English Language
Year
2008/2009
Question no.
#16
Type
Objective
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