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
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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