IMO D.
First place Nation congress is singular.
Moreover 'During'' clearly defines the span of time.
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.
(C) 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:SPOILER: D
Source: Original question from blog
Last edited by thegmattutor; 07-27-2015 at 09:57 PM.
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.
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