The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct preposition for each blank.
Unsung Innovators
Chevrolet, after designing cars that won the Indianapolis 500 in 1920 and 1921, failed ____ many business ventures and died a poor man.
A) in
B) on

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The correct preposition to use in this context is "in," as in "failed in many business ventures." This is because "fail in" is the correct phrasing when talking about not succeeding in a particular area, activity, or venture.

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph