Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
He had such a strong accent that it was very difficult to ___________ what he was saying.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B make out

Option B is the correct answer because the phrasal verb 'make out' means to see, hear, or understand someone or something with difficulty.

Phrasal verbs are basically multi-word verbs.

Options A, C and D are incorrect because the phrasal verbs 'make up' to invent an explanation for something, especially in order to avoid being punished or embarrassed, 'make over' means to change or improve the appearance of someone or something and 'make for' something means to move towards a place.