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Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

The police was accused to tamper with the evidence.

Option 1: accused of tampering

Option 2: accusing to tamper

Option 3: No substitution required

Option 4: accused to tampered


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Correct Answer: accused of tampering


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation : The verb accused is typically followed by the preposition of when indicating the action for which someone is being accused. The preposition establishes a connection between the action of accusation and the specific offence or wrongdoing.

So, the correct sentence would be: "The police were accused of tampering with the evidence."

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