Why is it important to match verb tense with the time of action?
Avoiding Shifts in Verb Tense

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To confuse the reader
To use more verbs
To ensure clarity in writing
To make sentences longer
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a tense shift?
A change in the length of a sentence
A change in the verb tense within a sentence or paragraph
A change in the tone of a sentence
A change in the subject of a sentence
3.
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How can a tense shift affect the reader?
It provides a clear timeline of events
It makes the sentence more interesting
It confuses the reader with an unclear timeline
It makes the sentence shorter
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In the sentence 'By the time the bus arrived, Yuri finishes his homework,' what is the correct verb tense for 'finishes'?
Finishing
Will finish
Finish
Finished
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In the sentence 'Ivy works on the party invitations as she talked on the phone,' how should 'talked' be corrected?
Talks
Talk
Will talk
Talking
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the correct verb tense for 'start' in the sentence 'My mom made popcorn while I start the movie'?
Start
Starts
Started
Will start
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In the sentence 'First I eat dinner and then I had dessert,' how should 'had' be corrected?
Having
Had
Has
Have
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