JAMB Use of English 2018 Question 19

Question 19

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option that best completes the gap: While the worshippers closed their eyes in prayer, a thief made ________ with the collection

  1. A.away
  2. B.up
  3. C.by
  4. D.through
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (away)

Explanation

To 'make away with' something means to steal it and escape.