Question

Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence.
______ in a dictionary.

• A. See into these words
• B. Watch out these words
• C. Look these words up
• D. See up these words

Answer 1

The correct option is C Look these words up

The phrase 'look up something' means 'search for and find a piece of information in a book or a database or a dictionary'. 'Look these words up in the dictionary' means 'Search for these words in the dictionary'. Given this meaning, the phrase in option C can complete the sentence meaningfully.Hence, option C is correct.

Option A: The phrase 'see into' means to examine or investigate. Eg: 'We cannot see into anybody's heart or mind to understand their feelings or thoughts'.

Option B: The phrase, 'watch out' is used to warn someone of some danger. Eg: 'Watch out! There are several predatory animals in that jungle'. Given these meanings, options A and B are incorrect.

Option D: The phrase, 'see up these words' carries no meaning. Hence, option D is incorrect.