SAT语法问题The modern city may not have new citadels or cathedra

SAT语法问题
The modern city may not have new citadels or cathedrals,but there is a great many
new office buildings and freeways.
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(A) but there is a great many new office buildings and freeways
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(B) but it does have a great many new office buildings and freeways
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(C) but a great many new office buildings and freeways
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(D) although many new office buildings and freeways are there
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(E) although a great many new office buildings and freeways are seen
选b 但为什麼C不行,