JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 69

Question 69

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): Just to convince you about my commitment to the project, I shall... at the office before I leave for Kano tomorrow.

  1. A.put up an appearance
  2. B.put in an appearance
  3. C.put up appearance
  4. D.put an appearance
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (put in an appearance)

Explanation

To 'put in an appearance' is to go somewhere briefly to show you are present.