2. The country _____ to its knees by economic problems and political instability. A has been brought B must be brought C will have brought D brings 3. The operator told Mike that the number ______ while he was calling. A was disconnected B had been disconnected C has being disconnected D is disconnected
2) The country has been brought to its knees by economic problems and political instability.
3) The operator told Mike that the number was disconnected while he was calling.