to back into the parking stall

[Saneta]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #192 "Verb Tense Practice (9)", question 7

You have to ......... your car in reverse before you can back into that parking stall.

(a) puts
(b) put
(c) putting
(d) is putting

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #192 "Verb Tense Practice (9)", answer 7

You have to put your car in reverse before you can back into that parking stall.

Correct answer: (b) put

Your answer was: correct
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shouldn't it be one word between,,can'' and,,back'', for example : before you can go back into...?
thanks..

[Beeesneees]

to 'back into' something means to reverse into something.
There is no missing word. It's a single phrase.
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[Torsten]

Hi Bev,

Can you please tell me the difference between a parking space and a parking stall?

Many thanks,
Torsten

TOEIC listening, photographs: Queuing at the airport

[Esl_Expert]

While you're waiting for Bev's input, here's mine.

Other than the fact that a 'parking stall' would be specifically designated for the parking of a single car, I don't think there necessarily IS a difference, Torsten.

However, I would be very surprised to hear anyone refer to a 'parking space' as a 'parking stall' in my area. Around here, the use of 'parking stall' might bring some sort of car-sized structure to people's minds (something roughly the size of a one-car garage).

I have no idea how widespread the general use of 'parking stall' might be, but I would categorize it as uncommon in my neck of the woods.

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[Beeesneees]

I've never used the term 'parking stall' but I understand it to be one of the names for a space marked off for parking a motor vehicle in a garage or parking lot. I would call that a parking space, but of course, a 'parking space' can also be defined as any area where a vehicle can be parked, whether or not it is marked off for the purpose.

So a parking stall will always be have white markings at the boundaries.
A parking space may be synonymous with 'parking stall' or may be a more general area for parking.

That's my understanding, anyway. As I say, I have never heard the term used.
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[Eugene2114]

Department Reserved Parking Stall Policy
Definition & Purpose
This policy defines a way for UW & affiliated Departments to secure a “Reserved” parking stall (24 hrs/day, 7days/week) in a specific lot/ramp to meet their business needs.
Policy
• All reserved parking stalls must be renewed annually. (Refer to Permit Rates.)
• A specific business reason to justify the need for a reserved stall is required on the application.
• All reserved stalls are sold at full Annual Reserved Stall rate. No refunds or prorated fees.
• Reserved stalls that are not renewed will be removed after September 1st.
http://transportation.wisc.edu/files/DepartmentReservedParkingStall.pdf
Regards.

[Beeesneees]