The following sentence has two blanks. Choose the most suitable set of prepositions from the given options to fill in the blanks and complete the sentence meaningfully.
He excelled _____ academics and stood out _____ his remarkable leadership skills.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: in, for
Explanation:
• The verb excel is followed by the preposition in (or at) when referring to a specific subject, domain, or field of activity (e.g., excel in academics).
• The phrasal verb stand out pairs with for when stating the reason or notable quality that makes someone distinct (e.g., stood out for his leadership skills).
Example: She excelled in mathematics and stood out for her innovative problem-solving abilities.