JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 76

Question 76

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): I do not intend to stay for long at the function. I only want to ________

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

Answer: A (put in an appearance)

Explanation

'Put in an appearance' means to attend an event briefly.