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    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. They are looking to a place to rest
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    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
    They are looking to a place to rest

    A.

    have looking at

    B.

    should be looking

    C.

    are looking for

    D.

    looking into

    Correct option is C

    The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (c) are looking for.
    Explanation:
    · The phrase "looking to" is incorrect in this context.
    · The correct preposition with "look" when searching for something is "look for".
    · "Look to" means "rely on" or "expect help from," which does not fit here.
    Grammatical rule used:
    · "Look for" is a phrasal verb meaning "to search for."
    · "Look to" means "to rely on someone."
    Example:
    · Incorrect: I am looking to my keys.
    · Correct: I am looking for my keys.
    �� Information Booster:
    · Other phrasal verbs with "look":
    · Look after: take care of
    · Look into: investigate

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