Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
What good fortune ! I found the very thing I was____ !
Option 1: looking in
Option 2: looking to
Option 3: looking besides
Option 4: looking for
Correct Answer: looking for
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: "Looking for" is an idiomatic phrase used to indicate that we are searching for something or someone. It accurately conveys the intended meaning of the sentence, which is the discovery of the desired item.
So, the sentence would be: "What good fortune! I found the very thing I was looking for!"
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