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Recognizing Shifts in Verb Tense

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The verb tense and time reference do not match.
It lacks a subject.
The sentence is too short.
It uses too many words.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a common verb tense?
Present continuous tense
Past perfect tense
Future perfect tense
Past tense
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a tense shift?
A change from one verb tense to another within a sentence or paragraph.
A change in the subject of a sentence.
A change in the object of a sentence.
A change in the sentence structure.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you avoid inappropriate shifts in verb tense?
By using only past tense verbs.
By ensuring all verbs match the time of the action.
By using only future tense verbs.
By avoiding the use of verbs altogether.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'The students will write about the trips they took over the summer,' why is there no tense shift?
Because both actions happen in the future.
Because both actions happen in the past.
Because the actions happen at different times.
Because the sentence is too short.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'Sadie bakes my birthday cake and then I opened my present,' how can the verb shift be corrected?
Change 'opened' to 'open'.
Change 'bakes' to 'bake'.
Change 'bakes' to 'baked'.
Change 'opened' to 'opens'.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if actions in a sentence happen at the same time?
Use different tenses for each action.
Use the same tense for all actions.
Avoid using verbs.
Use only future tense verbs.
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