Fill in the blanks with the most suitable word from the given options. He…
2023
Fill in the blanks with the most suitable word from the given options.
He succeeded ___________ perseverance and sheer hard work.
- A.
by dint of
- B.
by virtue of
- C.
in consequence of
- D.
None of these
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Correct answer: A
Explanation: The most suitable choice is 'by dint of', which means 'by means of' or 'through'.
Usage: 'by dint of' is used to indicate that something was achieved through effort, persistence, or force of circumstances.
Example: By dint of hard work, I had risen to the position of district principal.
Why the other options are not suitable:
"by virtue of" means "because of" or "on account of" and often refers to qualities, status, or legitimate reasons, not specifically to achieving something by effort.
"in consequence of" means "as a result of" and emphasizes causation or outcome rather than the means or effort used to achieve the result.
"None of these" is incorrect because an appropriate phrase ('by dint of') is available among the options.