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
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