Select the option which fits appropriately in the blank:A lot of houses _ collapsed due to the the storm.
Correct answer: C. have
- A. has
- B. are
- C. have
- D. were
Explanation
Past perfect used to describe events that happened prior to other events in the past A lot of houses have collapsed due to storms.
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