Question

Make the right form of the verbs. The Times is the oldest newspaper in Britain. It (begin)its life in 1785. It (start)by John Walter. In those days it (cost) two and half pennies. In the 19 century, The Times (develop) a high reputation.Now (sell) over 650000 a day. It is (publish) in London. " The Times (have) an excellent reputation, said its editor, who (work)for the paper since 1980, and now we (try) our best to remain that tradition. "​

Answer 1

The Tmes is
First it was issued ... had the title...
It was founded by John Walter changed its title ...
has been the original ...
has been printed in broadsheet....
has been reduced

Answer 2

Here are the corrected verb forms:

The Times is the oldest newspaper in Britain. It began its life in 1785. It was started by John Walter. In those days, it cost two and a half pennies. In the 19th century, The Times developed a high reputation. Now, it sells over 650,000 a day. It is published in London. "The Times has an excellent reputation," said its editor, who has been working for the paper since 1980, and now we are trying our best to maintain that tradition."