Section: Reasoning Through Language Arts B

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Sentence 4:

English had served as the language of communication for international business and government relations.

Which is the best way to write the italicized portion of the text?

1. has been served
2. serves
3. having served
4. would serve
5. No Change

The verb should be changed to the present tense serves so that it is consistent with the rest of the document.