Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

He is waiting upon you in the compound.

Option 1: waiting on

Option 2: waiting at

Option 3: waiting for

Option 4: waiting up


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: waiting for


Solution : The correct choice is the third option .

Waiting is the main verb, and for is the correct preposition that introduces the object (you). This structure indicates that someone is in a state of anticipation or is expecting your arrival. In the context of the sentence, the person is awaiting someone in the compound.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: He is waiting for you in the compound.

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