The children were excited _______ receiving their gifts.
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readingWhich 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.