For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could. To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word.
-Now that the conference is over, Tara _________ rest.
A) can
B) could

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The conference being over indicates the present time, therefore "can" is the appropriate present tense helping verb to use.

For Each Blank in the Following Sentences, Select the Present