JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 79

Question 79

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: Despite the pressure of work during the week I shall endeavour to ________ at your wedding

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

Answer: C (put in an appearance)

Explanation

The idiom is 'put in an appearance', meaning attend briefly.