Question

Fill in the blank using a meaningful phrase:
If you don't know the meaning of 'posse', why don't you ____ the word in a dictionary?

• A. look at
• B. look into
• C. look for
• D. look up

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

look up

The phrase, 'look up' means 'to try to find a piece of information by looking in a book or on a computer or a dictionary'. As this phrase conveys a clear meaning when used in the given sentence, option D is correct.

The phrasal verb, 'look at' means 'to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see'. Eg: Please turn around and look at me.

The phrasal verb, 'look into' means 'to examine the facts about a problem or situation'. Eg: The policemen are looking into the evidence found at the site of the robbery.

The phrasal verb, 'look for' means 'to search'. Eg: I have looked for my earring all around the house, but haven't yet found it.

Given the meanings as above, the phrases given in options A, B and C cannot be used in the blank to form a meaningful sentence. Hence, these options are incorrect.