GN Verb Tense Consistency 1

Which sentence correctly maintains consistent verb tense?

• Ky'Rell **planned** to attend a leadership workshop, but now he **decides** to stay home.

• Ky'Rell **plans** to attend a leadership workshop, and he **prepares** by reading about leadership.

• Ky'Rell **plans** to attend a leadership workshop and **attended** a meeting yesterday.

• Ky'Rell **was planning** to attend a leadership workshop and **prepares** to lead a group today.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Which sentence contains an unnecessary shift in verb tense?

• Daunte **practiced** mindfulness techniques last week and **felt** more relaxed.

• Daunte **practices** mindfulness techniques and **feels** more relaxed each day.

• Daunte **practiced** mindfulness techniques last week, and now he **feels** more relaxed.

• Daunte **practices** mindfulness techniques and **felt** calmer last week.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Identify the correct revision for the incorrect sentence: **Incorrect:** Ca'Ray **volunteers** at the community center and last summer he **helped** with a food drive.

• Ca'Ray **volunteers** at the community center and last summer he **helps** with a food drive.

• Ca'Ray **volunteered** at the community center and last summer he **helped** with a food drive.

• Ca'Ray **volunteers** at the community center and last summer he **was helping** with a food drive.

• Ca'Ray **volunteers** at the community center, and last summer he **will help** with a food drive.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence correctly uses verb tense?

• Chikylah **set** goals for herself and **sticks** to them every day.

• Chikylah **sets** goals for herself and last year she **sticks** to them well.

• Chikylah **set** goals for herself and **sticking** to them daily.

• Chikylah **sets** goals for herself and last year she **stuck** to them.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Which sentence contains an unnecessary verb tense shift?

• Indigo **was learning** how to manage stress, and now she **uses** breathing techniques.

• Indigo **learns** how to manage stress and **practices** breathing techniques every day.

• Indigo **learned** how to manage stress last year and **used** breathing techniques often.

• Indigo **learns** how to manage stress, and last year she **practiced** breathing techniques.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Choose the correct sentence that maintains verb tense consistency.

• Dylon **was helping** a friend with an argument and **finds** a way to solve it.

• Dylon **helped** a friend with an argument and **finds** a way to solve it.

• Dylon **helps** a friend with an argument and **finds** a way to solve it.

• Dylon **was helping** a friend with an argument and **found** a way to solve it.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Which sentence correctly keeps the same verb tense throughout?

• Re’Niya **was reflecting** on her past mistakes and **learns** from them.

• Re’Niya **reflected** on her past mistakes and **learned** from them.

• Re’Niya **reflects** on her past mistakes and **learned** from them.

• Re’Niya **was reflecting** on her past mistakes and **learned** from them.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Identify the sentence with a verb tense error.

• Harmony **practices** gratitude every morning and **writes** in her journal.

• Harmony **was practicing** gratitude every morning and **wrote** in her journal.

• Harmony **practices** gratitude every morning and last year she **wrote** in her journal.

• Harmony **practices** gratitude every morning and **wrote** in her journal last week.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Which sentence correctly revises this incorrect sentence? **Incorrect:** Chikylah **planned** her schedule carefully and **keeps** a to-do list every day.

• Chikylah **plans** her schedule carefully and **keeps** a to-do list every day.

• Chikylah **planned** her schedule carefully and **kept** a to-do list every day.

• Chikylah **plans** her schedule carefully and **kept** a to-do list every day.

• Chikylah **planned** her schedule carefully and **keeping** a to-do list every day.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence contains an unnecessary verb shift?

• Ca'Ray **works** on self-awareness by reflecting on his thoughts and actions.

• Ca'Ray **worked** on self-awareness last year and **continues** to improve.

• Ca'Ray **works** on self-awareness, and last year he **improved** his skills.

• Ca'Ray **was working** on self-awareness and **improves** his confidence.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D