After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour on December 7, 1941, Japanese Americans were _ of being spies for Japan, although there was no _ to back up this accusation.
Correct answer: D. Suspected ... evidence
- A. Acquitted ... buttress
- B. Tired ... Witness
- C. Reminded ... Reason
- D. Suspected ... evidence
Explanation
The sentence should read: "After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour on December 7, 1941, Japanese Americans were suspected of being spies for Japan, although there was no evidence to back up this accusation."Here's why:- "Suspected" means to be viewed with suspicion or doubt, which fits the context of Japanese Americans being accused of being spies.- "Evidence" means facts or proof used to support a claim or accusation, which is what was lacking in this case
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