Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
My mother was looking forward ________ her visit to Shimla.

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct answer.
�� The correct preposition to complete the phrasal verb is "to".
�� Sentence: My mother was looking forward ________ her visit to Shimla.
�� Correct Usage: The phrase “looking forward to” is a standard phrasal verb, where "to" is a preposition, not part of an infinitive. It is always followed by a noun or gerund.
Explanation in English: “Look forward to” means to feel excited or enthusiastic about something that is going to happen.
Explanation in Hindi: “Look forward to” का अर्थ होता है किसी आने वाली चीज़ या घटना को लेकर उत्साहित होना या उसका बेसब्री से इंतज़ार करना।
Example: The students are looking forward to the school picnic next week.
�� Why other options are incorrect:
· (b) at – Incorrect with this phrasal verb; does not form a valid phrase.
· (c) by – Grammatically incorrect; doesn’t convey the intended meaning.
· (d) for – Often confused, but incorrect; “look forward” always takes “to”.
✅ Correct sentence: My mother was looking forward to her visit to Shimla.