Accused of Tax Evasion, But Where's the Evidence?

Accused of Tax Evasion, But Where's the Evidence?

This article breaks down the difference between 'illegal' and 'illegalities' within the context of the following sentence:

'Although he was accused of tax evasion, so far no evidence of any _____________ has been presented.'

The correct answer is (b) illegalities.

Here's why:

• 'Illegal' is an adjective, describing something that is against the law.* 'Illegalities' is a noun, referring to actions or behaviors that are illegal.

The sentence discusses the lack of evidence supporting the accusation of illegal actions. Therefore, we need the noun form, 'illegalities,' to refer to those specific actions.

The complete, grammatically correct sentence is: 'Although he was accused of tax evasion, so far no evidence of any illegalities has been presented.'

This example highlights the importance of choosing the correct word form to convey meaning accurately.