Although many of the houses in the small town ______ still in need of repair, there _____ lots of improvement in their appearance.

Although many of the houses in the small town ______ still in need of repair, there _______ lots of improvement in their appearance.
 A. are; has been       B. is; have been 
 C. is; are              D. are; was

Although many of the houses in the small town ______ still in need of repair, there _____ lots of improvement in their appearance.

1. A.
   are, has been
2. B.
   is, have been
3. C.
   is, are
4. D.
   are, was

Although many of the houses in the small town ______ still in need of repair, there _____ lots of improvement in their appearance.