WBCS.LIVE practice question

'I cannot understand what is written here.' Choose the correct phrasal verb to replace the underline word in the above sentence.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. hold on
  2. give out
  3. make out
  4. give away

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: make out

Explanation: Context: The phrase 'make out' means to understand or decipher something with difficulty. It correctly replaces 'understand' in this sentence. 1. hold on ❌ – means to wait. 2. give out ❌ – means to distribute. 3. make out ✅ – correct; means to understand. 4. give away ❌ – means to reveal or donate. Correct/Example Sentence: I cannot make out what is written here because the handwriting is unclear.