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 19.

example

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

a. is

b. was

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