Avoiding Shifts in Verb Tense
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English, Other
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4th Grade - University
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Hard
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1.
Multiple Choice
Why is it important to match verb tense with the time of action?
To confuse the reader
To use more verbs
To ensure clarity in writing
To make sentences longer
2.
Multiple Choice
What is a tense shift?
A grammatical error unrelated to verbs
A change in verb tense within a sentence or paragraph
A way to make writing more interesting
A type of verb
3.
Multiple Choice
In the sentence 'By the time the bus arrived, Yuri finishes his homework,' what is the tense shift?
Both verbs are in the past tense
The first verb is past tense, the second is present tense
Both verbs are in the future tense
The first verb is present tense, the second is past tense
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Multiple Choice
How can you correct the sentence 'Ivy works on the party invitations as she talked on the phone'?
Change 'talked' to 'talk'
Change 'works' to 'work'
Change 'talked' to 'talks'
Change 'works' to 'worked'
5.
Multiple Choice
In the sentence 'My mom made popcorn while I start the movie,' which verb needs to be changed to correct the tense shift?
Change 'start' to 'start'
Change 'made' to 'make'
Change 'start' to 'started'
Change 'made' to 'making'
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