1. The article _______ that the population of the world is increasing. (A) saying (B) says (C) say (D) is said 2. Both of the applicants _______ scheduled for an interview today. (A) are (B) being (C) is (D) was 3. The president and the vice president _______ in the conference room. (A) are (B) being (C) is (D) was 4. Every country ______ interested in the global trade issue. (A) have (B) are (C) is (D) has 5. The number of online shopping malls _______ increasing. (A) is (B) are (C) to be (D) being 6. Some of the luggage _______ stolen at the airport. (A) has (B) are (C) was (D) were 7. The good news ___________ that I will get a pay raise. (A) have (B) were (C) are (D) is 8. Most of the interviewees _______ very punctual. (A) is (B) are (C) to be (D) being