(e.g., permanent fact, temporary situation, plural subject, etc.).
Part A: Error Correction
Instructions: Some of the following sentences contain a mistake in the use of the verb 'to be'. Identify the error and write the corrected sentence. If the sentence is correct, write "C."
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The news are often depressing these days.
Part B: Sentence Transformation
Instructions: Rewrite the following sentences using the verb 'to be' to give them a different structure or nuance, as shown in the example. The meaning should stay largely the same.
Example:
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Original: It seems like a good idea.
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Transformed: It is a good idea.
6. It appears that she is the most qualified candidate.