Dominic played (1) the game, won (2) the game, and yells (3) about it in class. Where does the verb tense shift start?

None of the above. It is correct.

Which sentence contains a verb tense shift?

B) She will go to the market and buys some vegetables.

A) He runs every morning and eats a healthy breakfast.

C) They were playing soccer and having fun.

D) I have finished my homework and will watch TV.

Correct the verb tense shift in the sentence: "The cat chased the mouse and catches it."

B) The cat chased the mouse and caught it.

A) The cat chases the mouse and catches it.

C) The cat will chase the mouse and catches it.

D) The cat chased the mouse and will catch it.

Which of the following sentences is free from verb tense shifts?

C) They have completed their work and are relaxing now.

A) She was singing and dances at the same time.

B) He will start the project and finishes it by tomorrow.

D) I wrote the report and submits it yesterday.

Verb Tense Shift

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How should the verb "reads" be corrected?

Max’s mother reads the date on the first entry. She was so surprised, she almost dropped the diary on the floor

read

no change

will read

will be reading

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is there a shift in this verb tense?

Max could not believe the diary will belong to someone who lived in 1774.

Yes

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How should the verb "will belong" be corrected?

Max could not believe the diary will belong to someone who lived in 1774.

belongs

belonged

no change

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is there a shift in this verb tense?

“This diary was older than the U.S.!” he says, and his mother laughs.

Yes

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Fix the sentence: Charlotte was reading a book while worked on an assignment.

Charlotte was reading a book while works on an assignment.

Charlotte was reading a book while she was working on an assignment.

Charlotte was reading a book while was worked on an assignment.

Charlotte was reading a book while work on an assignment.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is the inappropriate verb tense shift?

Jacob sang "Let It Go" in class and dances to the song.

Jason sang along with Jacob, and Tony danced to the song.

The class clapped when the boys were finished.

Tracy and Janet will sing a different song tomorrow, and Nancy will dance to it.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Mrs. Needham had kicked the ball over Stan's head, and he watches it go by.

Mrs. Needham had kicked the ball over Stan's head, and he had watched it go by.

Mrs. Needham had kicked the ball over Stan's head, and he will watch it go by.

Mrs. Needham kicked the ball over Stan's head and he watches it go by.

Mrs. Needham had kicked the ball over Stan's head, and he watch it go by.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1B

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Verb Tense Shift

How should the verb "reads" be corrected?

Max’s mother reads the date on the first entry. She was so surprised, she almost dropped the diary on the floor

Is there a shift in this verb tense?

Max could not believe the diary will belong to someone who lived in 1774.

How should the verb "will belong" be corrected?

Max could not believe the diary will belong to someone who lived in 1774.

Is there a shift in this verb tense?

“This diary was older than the U.S.!” he says, and his mother laughs.

Fix the sentence: Charlotte was reading a book while worked on an assignment.

Which sentence is the inappropriate verb tense shift?

Mrs. Needham had kicked the ball over Stan's head, and he watches it go by.

Dominic played (1) the game, won (2) the game, and yells (3) about it in class. Where does the verb tense shift start?

How should the verb "laughs" be corrected?

“This diary was older than the U.S.!” he says, and his mother laughs.

Identify the verb tense shift in the following sentence: "She was walking to the store and buys a loaf of bread."

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Verb Tense Shift

How should the verb "reads" be corrected? Max’s mother reads the date on the first entry. She was so surprised, she almost dropped the diary on the floor

Is there a shift in this verb tense? Max could not believe the diary will belong to someone who lived in 1774.

How should the verb "will belong" be corrected? Max could not believe the diary will belong to someone who lived in 1774.

Is there a shift in this verb tense? “This diary was older than the U.S.!” he says, and his mother laughs.

Fix the sentence: Charlotte was reading a book while worked on an assignment.

Which sentence is the inappropriate verb tense shift?

Mrs. Needham had kicked the ball over Stan's head, and he watches it go by.

Dominic played (1) the game, won (2) the game, and yells (3) about it in class. Where does the verb tense shift start?

How should the verb "laughs" be corrected? “This diary was older than the U.S.!” he says, and his mother laughs.

Identify the verb tense shift in the following sentence: "She was walking to the store and buys a loaf of bread."

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How should the verb "reads" be corrected?

Max’s mother reads the date on the first entry. She was so surprised, she almost dropped the diary on the floor

Is there a shift in this verb tense?

Max could not believe the diary will belong to someone who lived in 1774.

How should the verb "will belong" be corrected?

Max could not believe the diary will belong to someone who lived in 1774.

Is there a shift in this verb tense?

“This diary was older than the U.S.!” he says, and his mother laughs.

How should the verb "laughs" be corrected?

“This diary was older than the U.S.!” he says, and his mother laughs.