Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
The manager has been dismissed on charges to accept bribes.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. has been dismissed on charges of accepting bribes
Context: The sentence talks about the reason for the manager’s dismissal. The correct preposition must be used with “charges.”
Grammatical concept: The correct phrase is “on charges of + gerund (verb + ing)” to indicate the reason for an accusation.
Analysis of the given options:
- has been dismissed on charges for accepting bribes – Incorrect preposition (“for” is not standard here).
- has been dismissed on charges of accepting bribes – Correct; uses proper preposition and gerund form.
- was dismissed for accepting bribes – Changes tense from present perfect to past; not suitable.
- had been dismissed on charges of bribing – Incorrect meaning and tense.
Correct word/ phrase: has been dismissed on charges of accepting bribes
Final sentence: The manager has been dismissed on charges of accepting bribes.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.