Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 77)
Directions to Solve
In questions given below, a part of the sentence is italicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, option 'D' is the answer.
77.
As he is past his teens now, he can look for himself.
Discussion:
4 comments Page 1 of 1.
Vishal said:
8 years ago
Look after means "to take care of".
And,
Look for means "to search something".
As the statement given it is understandable which is opposite to use.
And,
Look for means "to search something".
As the statement given it is understandable which is opposite to use.
KumaR said:
8 years ago
Look after = take care of something or somebody.
Look for = search for something or somebody.
Look for = search for something or somebody.
John said:
1 decade ago
He can look 'after' himself means that he can take care of himself.
He can look 'around' himself doesn't make any sense so is look 'to' himself.
He can look 'around' himself doesn't make any sense so is look 'to' himself.
Abhishek said:
1 decade ago
Can you tell me why 'after' comes there ?
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