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.
-The almanac says that you ___________ plant your bulbs today.
A) can
B) could

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The sentence is in the present tense (says) and is giving advice for what to do today, so the present tense helping verb "can" is appropriate.

For Each Blank in the Following Sentences, Select the Present