Using the Correct Verb Forms for Be and Have in the Present Tense

For each of the following sentences, choose the correct present-tense form of the verb.

For help with this exercise, see chapter 25 of Real Essays 5e.

Example

  1. A well-written cover letter (to be) an important part of a job application.
    1. is
    2. was

  1. Question 1.218

    I (to be) interested in applying for the part-time sales position you advertised in last Sunday’s Gazette.

    		A.
    		B.

  2. Question 1.219

    As you can see from my résumé, I (to have) two years’ experience working in retail sales.

    		A.
    		B.

  3. Question 1.220

    Last year I worked as a sales associate at Jeans R Us, and I (to be) now the assistant weekend store manager at Clothes to the Bone.

    		A.
    		B.

  4. Question 1.221

    As you know, both stores (to have) excellent reputations for customer satisfaction.

    		A.
    		B.

  5. Question 1.222

    In addition to my professional experience in sales, I (to be) currently a student at Green Valley Community College.

    		A.
    		B.

  6. Question 1.223

    Because I (to be) a marketing major, I feel that my academic work helps qualify me for a sales position at your store.

    		A.
    		B.

  7. Question 1.224

    I (to have) a 3.2 grade point average and have been on the Dean’s List for the past two semesters.

    		A.
    		B.

  8. Question 1.225

    I would particularly like to work at your store because it (to have) such a strong commitment to environmental and social issues.

    		A.
    		B.

  9. Question 1.226

    I hope that if the job (to be) still open, you will consider me a serious candidate.

    		A.
    		B.

  10. Question 1.227

    I will call you next week to see if you (to be) interested in arranging an interview.

    		A.
    		B.