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.
-We _________ attend the theater's grand opening at 8 p.m.
A) can
B) could

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The sentence is in the present tense and the helping verb should match the tense. "Can" is the present tense helping verb, while "could" is the past tense helping verb.

For Each Blank in the Following Sentences, Select the Present