Question

During the 19th century, Charles Dickens ______ one of the most famous British novelists.

Answer 1

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▶During the 19th century, Charles Dickens ___ one of the most famous British novelists.

➙ During the 19th century, Charles Dickens 'was' one of the most famous British novelists.

_________
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Answer 2

Anyoungesaeyo!

During the 19th century, Charles Dickens was one of the most famous British novelists.

Do not use 'is' here as it is only used for present tense, and is a careless mistake.

Anyoung!  c(=^_&=)