Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He was looking into his book for the last two hours but couldn't find it.
Option 1: looking down on his book
Option 2: looking above his book
Option 3: looking for his book
Option 4: looking after his book
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Correct Answer: looking for his book
Solution : The correct choice is the third option .
In this context, looking for is the correct phrase to convey the idea of searching for his book. The preposition for is used with the verb looking to indicate the purpose or direction of the action whereas "looking into" means to investigate.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: He was looking for his book for the last two hours but couldn't find it.
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