Introduction to inseparable phrasal verbs where the object must follow the particle
Q1. She looks ___ her younger brother
LOOK AFTER means care for. Inseparable. Siblings require supervision. Responsibility is accepted.
Q2. He is looking ___ his keys
LOOK FOR means search. Inseparable. Keys vanish mysteriously. Frustration ensues.
Q3. They ran ___ an old friend
RUN INTO means meet unexpectedly. Inseparable. Coincidences occur. Greetings are exchanged.
Q4. I am looking forward ___ the holiday
LOOK FORWARD TO means anticipate with pleasure. Inseparable. Holidays inspire optimism.
Q5. Which is correct?
Inseparable verbs keep particle and verb together: LOOK AFTER HIM. Grammar dictates. Compliance follows.