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The sentence given with blank is to be filled with an appropriate preposition. Four alternatives are given. Choose the correct alternative.
It is due to this lethargy that the plan fell ................

A
off
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out
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C
through
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away
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Solution

The correct option is C through
The phrasal verb "fall off" means a decrease in something.
"fall out" means become detached and drop out.
"fall through" means to come to nothing or fail.
So, the preposition "through" is correct.

It is due to this lethargy that the plan fell through.

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