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JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 28

Question 28

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words: Can you give a good explanation for your behaviour?

  1. A.account for
  2. B.call for
  3. C.clear up
  4. D.make up
  5. E.give up
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Answer: A (account for)

Explanation

To 'account for' something is to explain it.