Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
There was so much noise I could hardly ____ what he was saying.

• A. make out
• B. make for
• C. make up
• D. make off

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

make out

The context refers to not understanding someone due to noise. Option A to "make out" means to be able to hear, read or see something. Thus, "to hardly make out" indicates not being able to understand or hear.
To "make for" (something) is to move towards that.
To "make up" is to reconcile with someone after a fight.
To "make off" (with something) is to abscond with it.
Thus, option A is the correct answer.