Choose the best option to replace the underlined part to improve the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution.'
He was accused for stealing confidential data.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct preposition to use with the verb 'accuse' is 'of'. The phrase 'accused for' is grammatically incorrect in this context. The sentence should correctly read, 'He was accused of stealing confidential data.'