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Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select “No substitution”.
The prisoner was looking about an opportunity to escape.

Option 1: looking after

Option 2: looking up

Option 3: looking for

Option 4: No substitution


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: looking for


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation:
The phrase "looking for" is commonly used when searching for something or someone. In this context, the prisoner is actively seeking an opportunity to escape, making "looking for" the most suitable choice.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be: The prisoner was looking for an opportunity to escape.

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