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 ….
- their dear lives
- their dear life
- dears lives
-
dear life
The correct answer is: D
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.