English grammar — Spot the error (choose the segment that contains a grammatical error; choose ‘‘No error.’’ if the sentence is correct). Sentence: Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: No error.

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This is an error-spotting task. You must identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical or usage error. If all parts are acceptable in contemporary written English, select ‘‘No error.’’



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • The sentence is intended as a courteous closing line, such as in an email or message.
  • Elliptical closings (without an explicit subject and finite verb) are acceptable in such contexts.
  • “Look forward to” requires a noun or gerund (verb + ing) after the preposition “to.”


Concept / Approach:
Check common problem areas: verb patterns after prepositions, pronoun case, and whether fragments are acceptable as closings. In professional correspondence, phrases like “Looking forward to hearing from you” are idiomatic and correct.



Step-by-Step Solution:

Check A: “Looking forward” functions as an elliptical opening for a closing remark; the implied subject and auxiliary are understood (I am / We are looking forward...). This is idiomatic.Check B: “to seeing” correctly uses a gerund after the preposition “to” (look forward to + gerund/noun).Check C: “you” is the correct object pronoun.Check D: “soon.” is a proper adverb of time; punctuation is fine.


Verification / Alternative check:
The full, non-elliptical version would be: “I am looking forward to seeing you soon.” The shortened version used in closings is standard and correct.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • A/B/C/D are acceptable and do not introduce a grammatical error here.


Common Pitfalls:
Assuming that every sentence must have an explicit subject and finite verb. In email closings and notes, elliptical structures are widely accepted and grammatically defensible.



Final Answer:
No error.

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