Find out the correct preposition to fill the blank. He accused the man __________ stealing
Question and options
Find out the correct preposition to fill the blank.
He accused the man __________ stealing
- of
- for
- in
- with
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - of
The verb 'accuse' takes 'of': accuse someone of a crime/stealing. 'Charge with' would use 'with', but not accuse.
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