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.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. fell through due to lack.
Error is related to / concept: Incorrect use of preposition in the phrasal verb.
What is wrong: 'Fell besides' is incorrect because 'besides' means 'in addition to' or 'apart from,' which doesn't fit the context.
Grammatical concept: Phrasal verbs have fixed preposition/adverb combinations that change their meaning.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Here, the sentence talks about a project failing because of lack of funding and support. The correct phrasal verb is 'fall through' meaning 'to fail or not be completed.'
How to correct: Replace 'fell besides' with 'fell through.'
Correct phrase: Fell through due to lack.
Final sentence: The project fell through due to lack of funding and support.