Choose the correct option. Although he studied hard, he couldn't succeed _ getting a high score in his test.
Correct answer: A. In
- A. In
- B. On
- C. At
- D. To
Explanation
"In" is used in space and in this case the test. "On" would be used to indicate position. "At" would indicate a specific time or place, and "to" would indicate a goal or direction of movement.
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