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Correct answer: A. Eight days is the time allotted to build the set for the opera.
- A. Eight days is the time allotted to build the set for the opera.
- B. Eight days are the time allotted to build the set for the opera.
- C. Eight days have been the time allotted to build the set for the opera
- D. Eight days were the time allotted to build the set for the opera.
Explanation
"Eight days" is a singular noun phrase, referring to a single period of time.- The verb "is" agrees with the singular noun phrase "Eight days".- The sentence is describing a current or general situation, so the present simple tense is correct.
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