Q. Find The Error

They are (a) looking forward to meet (b) their parents (c) no error (d)

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
✅ Correct Answer: (B) B
Explanation:

The sentence is:

They are looking forward to meet their parents.

Error:

The phrase "look forward to" is always followed by a noun or a gerund (verb + ing), not the infinitive (to + verb).

❌ looking forward to meet
✅ looking forward to meeting

Correct sentence:

They are looking forward to meeting their parents.

Correct Answer: (A) ✅

Rule:

Look forward to + V-ing / Noun

Examples:

  • I look forward to seeing you.
  • She is looking forward to joining the company.
  • We look forward to your reply.

SSC Tip:
Whenever you see look forward to, remember:

to = preposition, so use V₁ + ing, not the infinitive.

Published by Vikash Gupta ⭐ 33.56K Points at 19-Oct-2020 08:53 am in English

Explanation by: Jyoti

The sentence is:

They are looking forward to meet their parents.

Error:

The phrase "look forward to" is always followed by a noun or a gerund (verb + ing), not the infinitive (to + verb).

❌ looking forward to meet
✅ looking forward to meeting

Correct sentence:

They are looking forward to meeting their parents.

Correct Answer: (A) ✅

Rule:

Look forward to + V-ing / Noun

Examples:

  • I look forward to seeing you.
  • She is looking forward to joining the company.
  • We look forward to your reply.

SSC Tip:
Whenever you see look forward to, remember:

to = preposition, so use V₁ + ing, not the infinitive.

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