Final answer:
The correct vocabulary word is D. era
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer is D. era.
'Los miembros del gabinete' is a plural subject in Spanish, so the correct form of the verb 'to be' is 'eran'. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.
For example, you could say: 'Los miembros del gabinete eran responsables de tomar decisiones importantes' (The members of the cabinet were responsible for making important decisions).
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