Select the correct alternative to fill in the blank with the correct preposition in the following sentence.
The culprit admitted ________ the charge of robbery against him.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
In English grammar, the verb "admit" is followed by the preposition "to" when someone is confessing to a specific action, crime, or charge.
It is an example of fixed preposition.
We "admit to" something (e.g., admitted to the crime, admitted to his mistakes).
The most appropriate word that fits in the blank is ‘to’.
The Complete Sentence
The culprit admitted to the charge of robbery against him.