WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in the blanks with appropriate word or preposition. The man was accused _____________ theft.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. by
  2. about
  3. of
  4. for

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: of

Explanation: Context: The verb 'accused' is always followed by the preposition 'of'. It indicates that someone is charged with wrongdoing. 1. by ❌ – shows agent, not correct here. 2. about ❌ – wrong preposition. 3. of ✅ – correct; used with 'accused'. 4. for ❌ – incorrect usage. Correct/Example Sentence: The man was accused of theft by the police.