Question

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The project fell besides due to lack of funding and support.

• A. fell along due to lack
• B. fell about due to lack
• C. fell until due to lack
• D. fell through due to lack

Answer 1

Answer:

D. fell through due to lack

• "Fall through" is a phrasal verb meaning to fail or not happen. "Besides" means "in addition to," which makes no sense here.