When the man failed to answer where _ the police become suspicious:
Correct answer: C. He belonged to
- A. Did he belong to
- B. Was he belonging to
- C. He belonged to
- D. He was belonging to
Explanation
The correct answer is 'He belonged to.' This option is the most appropriate as it uses the past tense verb 'belonged' to indicate the man's affiliation or belonging, making the police suspicious. The other options use incorrect verb tenses or structures, making them unsuitable for the sentence.
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