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
I (to be) interested in applying for the part-time sales position you advertised in last Sunday’s Gazette.
| A. |
| B. |
As you can see from my résumé, I (to have) two years’ experience working in retail sales.
| A. |
| B. |
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. |
As you know, both stores (to have) excellent reputations for customer satisfaction.
| A. |
| B. |
In addition to my professional experience in sales, I (to be) currently a student at Green Valley Community College.
| A. |
| B. |
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. |
I (to have) a 3.2 grade point average and have been on the Dean’s List for the past two semesters.
| A. |
| B. |
I would particularly like to work at your store because it (to have) such a strong commitment to environmental and social issues.
| A. |
| B. |
I hope that if the job (to be) still open, you will consider me a serious candidate.
| A. |
| B. |
I will call you next week to see if you (to be) interested in arranging an interview.
| A. |
| B. |