Select the correct alternative to fill in the blank with the correct preposition in the following sentence.
The student was admitted ______ tenth standard after his father's transfer from Jaipur.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The verb admitted is commonly followed by the preposition to when referring to the process of being accepted into a school, grade, or institution.
In English grammar, the phrasal construction is 'admitted to [a place/level/status].' While 'in' is sometimes used colloquially to describe being in a grade (e.g., 'He is in tenth standard'), when describing the specific act of entry or enrollment (admittance), to is the standard and grammatically correct choice.
Complete Sentence:
The student was admitted to tenth standard after his father's transfer from Jaipur.