The children were excited _______ receiving their gifts.

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reading

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A

about

B

for

C

at

D

to

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the best answer. "Excited about" is the correct idiom.

Choice B is incorrect because "excited for" isn't idiomatic here. Choice C is incorrect because "excited at" isn't standard. Choice D is incorrect because "excited to + verb" needs infinitive.