In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
When the driver lost control of his vehicle, the pedestrian began to run for ....
A
their dear lives
B
their dear life
C
dears lives
D
dear life
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct choice is "D. dear life."
The phrase "for dear life" is an idiomatic expression used to describe someone making a desperate effort to escape or survive a dangerous situation. In this context, when the driver lost control of the vehicle, the pedestrian began to run for dear life, emphasizing the urgency and intensity of the situation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5945)