In the following question, four alternative sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one.
Correct answer: C. The manager looked at me with some alarm.
- A. The manager looked on me in some alarm.
- B. The manager looked on me with some alarm.
- C. The manager looked at me with some alarm.
- D. The manager looked at me in some alarm.
Explanation
Text from (Book # II, Lesson # 7, My Financial Career). "Look at" means to direct your eyes in a particular direction. 'At' will be the most appropriate preposition to use here.With some alarm, means to look at someone with some caution and uncertainty. The best way to solve this question is to read each option in your head and then decide which one sounds the best and fits in well.
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