Is the tense of the verb in bold letters correct or incorrect? Texas has been an oil-producing state for many years before he arrived there.

Correct

Explanation:

According to the given sentence, "Texas has been an oil-producing state for many years before he arrived there", the tense of the verb there is correct because the word HAS is used alongside singular nouns of which the word Texas is a singular noun.

Therefore, the tense of the verb is grammatically correct.

1.the hosts on two opposing mountains stood,  

2.thick as the foliage of the waving wood;  

3.between them an extensive valley lay,  

4.o'er which the gleaming armour pour'd the day,  

5.when from the camp of the philistine foes,

6. dreadful to view, a mighty warrior rose; in the dire deeds of bleeding battle skill'd,

i would say the answer is erm c but if you dont agree im so sorry