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From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.

The boys attacked Robert and made …. with his wallet.
  •  A.

    up

  •  B.

    over

  •  C.

    away

  •  D.

    out

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The correct answer is B. away

The complete sentence is: The boys attacked Robert and made away with his wallet.

Explanation:

The phrasal verb ‘make away with’ means to steal or take something illegally. In this context, it means that the boys stole Robert’s wallet after attacking him. Using ‘away’ with the verb ‘make’ creates the appropriate meaning.

Other options:

  • A. up ‘Up’ does not make sense in this context and does not form a meaningful phrasal verb with ‘make’ in relation to stealing a wallet.
  • C. over ‘Over’ does not make sense in this context and does not form a meaningful phrasal verb with ‘make’ in relation to stealing a wallet.
  • D. out ‘Out’ does not form a meaningful phrasal verb with ‘make’ in this context. While ‘make out’ can mean to see or discern something, it does not fit the meaning of stealing a wallet.
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English Language  |  Multiple Choice  |  2005
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