JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 47

Question 47

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the best option to fill the gap: You have been absent from classes for four months. How can you ________ for the lost time?

  1. A.make in
  2. B.make up
  3. C.make off
  4. D.make out
  5. E.make over
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (make up)

Explanation

To 'make up for' something is to compensate for it.