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Fill in the blank-The young man said that he had no desire for riches.
Fill in the blank-The young man said that he had no desire for riches.
Updated On: Jul 16, 2026
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Solution and Explanation
- "Desire to" is followed by a verb, describing wanting to do something, which does not fit here.
- "Desire for" is followed by a noun, describing wanting a thing, exactly matching "riches."
- The correct preposition to complete the sentence is therefore "for."
Correct answer: Desire for.
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