The driver was lucky; he received only () injuries.

• A. Minor
• B. Major
• C. Severe
• D. Fatal

Answer: (A)

Choosing the right word to describe how serious the injuries are depends on the outcome and tone you want to convey. The phrase uses “only” to downplay the harm, so the natural fitter is a word that means not serious. “Minor” fits perfectly because it signals small, non-serious injuries and works smoothly with “only.” It keeps the tone hopeful and factual, matching the idea of being lucky.

The other options imply more serious or even fatal outcomes, which wouldn’t align with the sense of luck and limitation that “only” expresses. So the best choice is the one that clearly communicates limited harm without suggesting death or major harm.