Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
“Look for”
A) To search for
B) To care earnestly
C) To disregard
D) To venerate
E) To identify

Answer 1

Hint: A phrase is a group of words that express a concept and is used as a unit within a sentence. Eight common types of phrases are: noun, verb, gerund, infinitive, appositive, participial, prepositional, and absolute.

Complete answer:
Option A) To search for – is the correct answer because “look for” means to look for something or someone to hope to get something that you want or need and the meaning of ‘to search for’ is similar in meaning of the phrase. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Option B) To care earnestly – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘to care earnestly’ is ‘Showing or expressing sincerity or seriousness’ and this is not the meaning of the phrase “look for”. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option C) To disregard – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘to disregard’ is ‘pay no attention to; ignore or take no notice of’ and this is not the meaning of the phrase “look for”. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option D) To venerate – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘to venerate’ is ‘regard with great respect; revere or respect or worship’ and this is not the meaning of the phrase “look for”. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option E) To identify – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘to identify’ is ‘establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is or spot or point out’ and this is not the meaning of the phrase “look for”. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘ A’.
Note:A phrase functions as a verb, noun, preposition, adverb, or an adjective. The role of a phrase in writing depends upon its construction. It expresses an idea in a unit to give additional meanings to the text. So, in such a way Option A is the most appropriate answer as compared to any other option.