WAEC 2014 English Language · Question 98

Everyone was happy when the two friends made … after their disagreement.

Question

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. Everyone was happy when the two friends made....... after their disagreement.

A.off
B.do
C.away
D.up

Answer: D. up

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The sentence is about two friends who had a disagreement and then reconciled. We need a word that completes the phrasal verb meaning "to become friends again."

Explain the concept: The phrasal verb "make up" (with someone) means to reconcile or end a quarrel and restore a friendship. Phrasal verbs combine a verb and a particle, and the particle changes the meaning completely.

Step-by-step solution:

A. made off: means to run away quickly, usually after stealing something. It does not fit a disagreement.
B. made do: means to manage with what is available. It doesn't fit.
C. made away: only appears in "make away with," meaning to steal or kill. It doesn't fit.
D. made up: means to reconcile after a quarrel. Fits perfectly.

Completed sentence: Everyone was happy when the two friends made up after their disagreement.

Answer: D (up)

Exam tip: When you see "after a quarrel/disagreement/fight," think make up (reconcile). Remember other common "make" phrasal verbs:

make up = reconcile / invent a story
make out = understand or see
make off = run away

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