Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank.
My wife asked him if he’d ever been convicted ________ a crime.

Correct option is C

· ✔️ The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) of.
· The phrase “convicted of a crime” is the standard usage in English to indicate someone has been found guilty of a particular crime.
Grammatical Rule Used:
· ✔️ “Convicted” is always followed by the preposition “of” when referring to the specific crime committed.
Explanation of the Grammatical Rule in Hindi:
· ✔️ “Convicted” के बाद अपराध बताने के लिए “of” का प्रयोग किया जाता है।
· उदाहरण: "He was convicted of theft."
Meanings of the Other Options:
· ❌ (a) With – Used to indicate association or possession.
· ❌ (b) By – Indicates the agent or cause.
· ❌ (d) On – Refers to a surface or a day/date.