Question

When editing your essay for verb tense, it is important to...

Answer 1

It is important to be consistent: unless you have reasons not to, you should stick only to one tense.

If you're telling a story, be consistent about whether you say it in the present tense or the past tense. 

Answer 2

The correct answer for Gradpoint users is to ensure that each paragraph maintains the same verb tense throughout. Hope this helps!