Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions are given for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose the last option.

The police told the protesters to back into.

  1. back off

  2. back out

  3. back up

  4. no improvement
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct phrase as to 'back off' means to retreat from one’s position. In this context, the sentence indicates that the police asked the protestors to retreat.

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