Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

Volpone fell victim ________ his own greed.

  1. to

  2. of

  3. about

  4. for
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase fall victim to is a fixed idiomatic expression meaning to be harmed or tricked by something. While victim of is also common, the specific verb fall requires the preposition to in this context.

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