Which is correct?
Correct answer: A. She looked for the word in the dictionary.
- A. She looked for the word in the dictionary.
- B. She looked on the word in the dictionary.
- C. She looked into the word in the dictionary.
- D. She looked off the word in the dictionary.
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: 'She looked for the word in the dictionary.' This option correctly uses the verb phrase 'looked for,' which indicates that she was searching for the word's definition within the dictionary. The preposition 'for' is essential here because it directly relates to the action of searching. Option B ('looked on') is incorrect because 'looked on' implies observing rather than searching. Option C ('looked into') can imply examining but is not typically used when referring to searching for a definition in a dictionary. Option D ('looked off') is incorrect as 'looked off' does not convey any relevant meaning in this context. Thus, Option A is the only choice that accurately reflects the intended action.
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