Comprehension Passage
Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Sami had a lunch date with Lana yesterday. He got there on time (one o’clock sharp) but she didn’t____(1)____. After waiting patiently for half an hour or so, Sami went into a nearby bookshop to ____(2)____. While he was looking, he ____(3)____ a French/English dictionary on sale at half price. As he was studying French, he decided to buy the dictionary in order to ____(4)____ all the new words in his lessons. Although it was a special offer, buying it left him almost broke. As he was leaving the bookshop, he bumped into Lana, who was hurrying along the pavement.” OH. Sami! There you are ! Sorry I’m late, I’ve been shopping for make-up. Can we have lunch now ? I’m starving !”. ” No, we can’t unless you can pay for it. I’ve just spent all my money on this book because I didn’t think you were coming.“ ” Oh. Sami ! You know I always turn up in the end ! Come on. We can ____(5)____a sandwich. I’ve got enough money for that. “
Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (2)?
1
Look round
2
Make up
3
Put off
4
Show off