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English question from Social Forest Worker exam, 2026 by JKSSB

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He was acquitted__ the murder charge, but he was later charged __ theft and sentenced __ three years.

Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Correct Answer: Option C — of, with, to
Explanation:
Each verb requires a specific preposition:

Acquitted + of: You are acquitted of a crime/charge (cleared of charges).

"He was acquitted of the murder charge..."

Charged + with: You are charged with an offense (officially accused).

"...he was later charged with theft..."

Sentenced + to: You are sentenced to a specific punishment or length of time.

"...and sentenced to three years."
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Recruitment Social Forest Worker
Year 2026
Subject English
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