Question

Fill in the blanks: South Africa ____________ all out before we knew it!
(A. are
B. is
C. were
D. had)​

Answer 1

Answer:

South Africa is all out before we knew it

Answer 2

South Africa is all out before we knew it!

Explanation:

• "ARE" is used in the plural cases and since South Africa is a singular noun. It is incorrect
• "IS" is correct since South Africa is a singular noun and 'IS' is used in singular cases.
• "WERE" is used in plural cases and also in the past tense. Here, it is being talked about in the present tense. Hence, it is incorrect.
• "HAD" is used in plural cases and also in the past tense which is why it is wrong to use it because here we are talking about singular subject and present tense. It is incorrect.