Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Are you looking forward ______ Nikhil again?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'to seeing'.
Key Points
- In this case “to” is a preposition, and you always need to use the ‘ing’ form (gerund) after a preposition.
- ‘looking forward’ is a phrasal verb. A phrasal verb contains a verb and a preposition and in this case, two prepositions (forward and to).
- To look forward to is a transitive verb which means that it needs an object ( a noun or a verb).
- As ‘seeing’ is a gerund (noun form of verb), the answer should be 'to seeing'.
- This option uses the gerund form "seeing" after the preposition "to." It is the most appropriate choice as it maintains parallel structure and conveys the idea of anticipation or expectation. "Looking forward to seeing" is a common phrase used to express excitement about a future event.
Therefore, the correct answer is: Are you looking forward to seeing Nikhil again?
Additional Information
- seeing
- This option uses the gerund form "seeing" as the object of the verb "looking forward." While gerunds can function as nouns, in this context, it feels incomplete. "Looking forward" is typically followed by a preposition such as "to" to indicate what is being anticipated.
- to see
- This option uses the infinitive form "to see" as the object of the verb "looking forward." The infinitive form is commonly used after "looking forward" to express anticipation or expectation. It is a valid choice and grammatically correct.
- to be seeing
- This option uses the present progressive form "to be seeing" as the object of the verb "looking forward." However, using the present progressive form in this context suggests ongoing or continuous action, which may not be appropriate. "Looking forward" implies anticipation of a specific event or action, rather than an ongoing process.
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