The boss said, “I shall look the matter”

Question

The boss said, “I shall look the matter”

1. A. at
2. B. about
3. C. in
4. D. into (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — into

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is into.

Key Points

• The phrasal verb is look into, meaning to investigate or examine — exactly what a boss promises about a matter needing attention.
• The alternatives change the sense entirely: *look at* means to direct one's eyes, *look about* to glance around, and *look in* means to pay a brief visit.

Additional Information

• The look family is among the most heavily tested phrasal verbs:
  • look after — take care of
  • look for — search
  • look forward to — anticipate with pleasure
  • look up — search for information, or improve
  • look down on — regard with contempt
  • look over — inspect quickly
• Phrasal-verb meanings cannot be deduced from the parts, which is exactly why they recur in exams — learn each as a whole unit.