Question 121
MediumOriginal questionChoose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.
The writing on the old stone was so faint that we could not MAKE it OUT.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
To make something out is to see, read or understand it with difficulty.
Worth noting
Build reads "make" alone.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "make out"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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