Question #N870
It is often said that one should never judge a book by its cover, but the cover design of a book can often tell you quite a bit about the book's content. For example, a book with a bright, colorful cover may indicate a more lighthearted or whimsical story, whereas a book with a dark, somber cover may indicate a more serious or suspenseful story. Of course, this is not always the case, as some books with seemingly lighthearted covers can actually be quite serious, and some books with seemingly dark covers can actually be quite whimsical. The cover design of a book can be a valuable tool for helping to guide a reader’s expectations, but it is important to remember that the cover is just one part of the book.
Which of the following is the most effective way to revise the underlined portion to maintain the consistency of verb tense in the sentence?Correct Answer is: A
The sentence states that the cover design of a book is a tool for guiding expectations, and the sentence uses the present tense for that statement. To maintain consistency of verb tense, the second clause in the sentence should also use the present tense. The correct answer uses the present tense, "is."