Alone and most penniless, he was bereft ___ hope.

The correct answer is - ক) of.Complete sentence: Alone and most penniless, he was bereft of hope.• Bereft of- English Meaning: not having (something that is needed, wanted, or expected)- Bangla Meaning: বঞ্চিত।• Example Sentence:- The village was bereft of food and clean water after the flood.- She felt bereft of comfort after her mother passed away.Source:1. Oxford Learners Dictionaries.2. Accessible Dictionary.