Macbeth's desire _________ power brought about his downfall
Correct answer: B. for
- A. in
- B. for
- C. with
- D. as
Explanation
The standard collocation is “desire for power,” with for linking a desire to what is wanted. In and with do not express this relationship, and “desire as” is incomplete.
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