Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
The government has been accused in not doing enough to combat climate change.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. accused in.
The phrase "accused in" is grammatically incorrect.
The correct phrase should be "accused of", not "accused in".
The verb "accuse" is always followed by "of" when specifying the wrongdoing.
Corrected sentence: The government has been accused of not doing enough to combat climate change.