Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He was deprived _______ his rights.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The verb "deprive" is almost always followed by the preposition "of" when indicating that something (like a right, a privilege, or a possession) has been taken away from someone.
Explanation:
Verb Pattern: Subject + deprive + object + of + something.
Meaning: To prevent someone from having or using something that they need or are entitled to.
The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is ‘of’.
Complete sentence: He was deprived of his rights.