单选题 The principal congratulated the student on his outstanding display of leadership.

【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】画线词congratulated sb.on sth.意为“称赞”、“祝贺(某人某事)”与praised含义相近。辨义:A.alluded间接提到;B. scolded责骂;D.contacted使接触。故正确答案为C。