Question

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

Africa's population has rapidly increased over the last several decades, and consequently they are very young.

• A. these are
• B. those are
• C. it is
• D. NO CHANGE

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

it is

'Africa's population' is a collective noun. Here, it is being referred to as a single unit, hence, it will take a singular pronoun. So, the answer is C) it is.