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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CGL - 01 Dec 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q11

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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.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e.  looking for his book.

  • The most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment "looking into his book" in the given sentence would be "searching in his book."
  • This substitution is grammatically correct and makes sense in the context of the sentence because "searching" and "looking" are synonyms in this context and can be used interchangeably.
  • The use of "searching" in the sentence is a more specific and appropriate choice than "looking into," as it implies that the person is actively trying to find something, which is what is happening in the given sentence.

Therefore, the correct sentence is:

He was looking for his book for the last two hours but couldn’t find it.