Verb Tense

Verb Tense

Multiple Choice

I stared at the snow. Slowly drifting to the ground.

• sentence

• fragment

• run-on

Multiple Choice

Julia wants to study anthropology, she applied to many colleges.

• sentence

• fragment

• run-on

Multiple Choice

Mark developed an app then he sold it to a big company.

• sentence

• fragment

• run-on

Multiple Choice

The leaves are changing colors; it is a beautiful sight.

• sentence

• fragment

• run-on

Multiple Choice

Apples have a lot of fiber. Which aids in digestion.

• sentence

• fragment

• run-on

Verb Tense Consistency

• Verb Tenses (past, present, future)

• Verb tense consistency refers to keeping the same tense throughout a clause ( a part of a sentence that has a verb).

• We don’t want to have one time period being described in two different tenses. EX: On my birthday, I usually have a big dinner and invited my friends.

• If you have two or more time periods, start a new clause or a new sentence.

Examples

• When my mom goes to the store, she bought a treat for everyone. (inconsistent)

• I stood on stage and bask in the audience's applause (inconsistent).

• I'm doing well in math class this year, but last year I struggled with math. (consistent)

Other tenses

• Progressive (ing) (present, past, future)

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• Perfect (has/have, had, will have)

Multiple Choice

As Barbara puts in her contact lenses, the telephone rang.

• consistent

• inconsistent

Multiple Choice

Yesterday, I picked weeds and plant cabbage in the garden.

• consistent

• inconsistent

Multiple Choice

We started cheering as he approached the finish line.

• consistent

• inconsistent

Multiple Choice

Whenever Fred practices the trombone, we covered our ears.

• consistent

• inconsistent

Multiple Choice

After practicing for days, I finally am confident that I will play well during my piano recital.

• consistent

• inconsistent