Bacon, the father of the English essay (1)/ had a thirst (2)/ of knowledge. (3)/ No error (4).

Options

A. 1. Bacon, the father of the English essay
B. 2. had a thirst
C. 3. of knowledge.
D. 4. No error

Answer

3

Explanation

for will replace of because -
thirst (for something) (Noun): a strong desire for something
Thirst agrees with for (Prep.) as in
a thirst for knowledge
Hence, for knowledge is the right usage.