Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
He was honored for his outstanding academic ______.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The most appropriate word that fits in the blank is ‘merit’.
Merit refers to the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward. In an academic context, "academic merit" is a standard phrase used to describe high-level achievement or excellence in studies.
Complete sentence:
"He was honored for his outstanding academic merit."