Correct option is B
The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (b)
not fall victim.
Explanation: The correct verb structure after "to" is the base form. "Fall victim" is an idiomatic expression meaning "to suffer from" or "to be harmed by."
Grammatical Rule Used:
· After
"to" as a preposition, use the
base form of the verb.
· The phrase "fall victim to" is a set idiom meaning to be affected by something harmful.
Example: Many people fall victim to online scams every year.
Information Booster:
Idiomatic phrases must be used in their standard form. "Fall victim to" is always used with the base form of "fall."