Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct.
I've been looking ___ a painting like this one since I started re-decorating my living-room two months ago.

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The preposition for is the only option that makes the sentence correct. The phrasal verb "look for" means to seek or to search for.
At
This option doesn't make the sentence correct. In the context of this sentence, "looking at a painting for two months" would imply the speaker hasn't taken their eyes off the painting for two months.
After
This option doesn't make the sentence correct. In the context of this sentence, "looking after a painting for two months" would imply the speaker has been taking care of said painting.
Into
This option doesn't make the sentence correct. In the context of this sentence, "looking into a painting for two months" would imply the speaker has been investigating said painting.

Select the Word or Phrase That Makes the Sentence Grammatically