From 1994-1999 Nelson Mandela was the president of South Africa

[thegmattutor]

From 1994-1999 Nelson Mandela was the president of South Africa, a time in which the African National Congress were the ruling political party of the country.

 

(A) From 1994-1999 Nelson Mandela was the president of South Africa, a time in which the African National Congress were the ruling political party of the country.

(B) From 1994-1999 Nelson Mandela was the president of South Africa, when the African National Congress were the political rulers.

© From 1994-1999 Nelson Mandela presided over South Africa, while the African National Congress ruled it.

(D) Nelson Mandela was the president of South Africa from 1994-1999, during which the African National Congress was the ruling political party.

(E) Nelson Mandela was the president of South Africa from 1994-1999, however the African National Congress were the ruling political party.

 

Answer:

D

 

 

 

 

Source: Original question from blog

Edited July 27, 2015 by thegmattutor

[bubai800]

IMO D.

First place Nation congress is singular.

Moreover 'During'' clearly defines the span of time.

[Devil2Death]

The answer D is correct one.

Congress is singular noun & hence should be accompanied by WAS. Hence the answer cannot be A, B or E.

C cannot be the answer since it changes the tone/ intended meaning of original statement.