The best answer for this question would be:
C. were helping
The answer is C, because the one noun is a singular while the other one is paired with a plural, so the verb should be in plural form as much as possible.
In many of Franz Kafka's stories, he utilizes the theme of Alienation. He talks about alienation from society, from others around us.
Answer:
WDYM
Explanation:
the catcher and the umpire in a baseball game
