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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
Question

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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