In which sentence is the word swerve used correctly?

A. We had to swerve, so we drove in a straight line.

B. I wanted to swerve, so I could drive around the deer.

C. I needed to swerve, because I wanted to go backwards down the driveway.

D. The other drivers stopped their cars to swerve.

Question

In which sentence is the word swerve used correctly?

A. We had to swerve, so we drove in a straight line.	

B. I wanted to swerve, so I could drive around the deer.	

C. I needed to swerve, because I wanted to go backwards down the driveway.	

D. The other drivers stopped their cars to swerve.

lanre · Answer

B

anonymous · Answer

Definition: Swerve - Change or cause to change direction abruptly

A. would not exhibit those characteristics.

B. does exhibit these characteristics. B is the correct answer.

C. is not correct because it only implies one constant direction.

D. is incorrect because movement is required for an object to swerve.

The answer is B.

anonymous · Answer

B

anonymous · Answer

Only in B is the act of swerving described. The others use the word but describe inconsistent actions.