- A. is
- B. are
- C. also
- D. have
Answer: A. is
So the sentence reads:
Our country is a spiritual country; theirs is religious.
Explanation
The sentence “Our country is a spiritual country; theirs is religious” compares two countries by describing one as spiritual and the other as religious. The word “theirs” refers to the other country, and the verb “is” is used to maintain grammatical agreement and parallel structure in the sentence.
Here’s the explanation for each option:
A. is – Correct. This maintains the parallel structure and agrees with “theirs,” which is singular in this context.
B. are – Incorrect. “Are” is a plural verb, but “theirs” in this sentence refers to a singular country.
C. also – Incorrect. “Also” is an adverb and does not fit grammatically in this context.
D. have – Incorrect. “Have” is a plural verb, but “theirs” in this sentence refers to a singular country.
Thus, the correct answer is A. “is.”
