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Shifts in verb tense

Do not shift from one tense to another if the time frame for each action or state is the same.
Check the following sentences for confusing shifts in tense. If the tense of each underlined verb expresses the time relationship accurately, write correct.

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The schools, in fact, had only one room, so all the grades study together.Shift in verb tense
Then of course, there is only one teacher, who instructed students at all levels.Shift in verb tense
If the club limited its membershiip, it will have to raise its dues.Shift in verb tense
While Barbara puts in her contact lenses, the telephone rang.Shift in verb tense
Thousands of people will see the art exhibit by the time it closes.correct
By the time negotiations began, many pessimists have expressed doubt about them.Shift in verb tense
After Capt. James Cook visited Alaska on his third voyage, he is killed by Hawaiian islanders in 1779.Shift in verb tense
The moderator asks for questions as soon as the speaker has finished.correct
Everyone hopes the plan would work.Shift in verb tense
Harry wants to show his friends the photos he took last summercorrect
Scientists predict that the sun will die in the distant future.correct
The boy insisted that he has paid for the candy bars.Shift in verb tense
The doctor suggested bed rest for the patient, who suffers from a bad cold.Shift in verb tense
The ocean contains rich minerals that washed down from rivers and streams.Shift in verb tense
About noon the sky darkened, a breeze sprang up, and a low rumble announces the approaching storm.Shift in verb tense
Yesterday we had walked to school but later rode the bus home.correct
I will get to the airport any way I can, and then I will board the plane.correct
The rain splattered on the windshield as I drove to the store.correct
Just as Pam was putting away her book bag, her daog runs past her.Shift in verb tense
Ben is fixing the vase he broke last week.correct
I will always love dogs because of the years I spent with my dog McDuff.correct
At the carnival, Susie rode the Ferris Wheel and Bill is playing arcade games.Shift in verb tense
I broke my leg two weeks ago, and the cast will come off next month.correct
After school, I will go to band practice and then I will stop at the store on the way home.correct
Jim headed out the door as he calls out a good-bye to his friends.Shift in verb tense
Jims heads out the door as he calls out a good-bye to his friends.correct
At the carnival, Susie is riding the Ferris Wheel and Bill is playing arcade games.correct
Andy raised his hand because he wants to answer the question.Shift in verb tense
Andy raised his hand because he wanted to answer the question.correct
It was amazing to see that the dog barked as he jumps over the couch.Shift in verb tense
It was amazing to see that the dog barked as he jumped over the couch.correct
Ava runs ten miles a day because she will run in a marathon next month.correct
A very few countries produce most of the world's illegal drugs, but drug addiction affected many more countries.Shift in verb tense
A very few countries produce most of the world's illegal drugs, but drug addiction affects many more countries.correct
Keep your eye on the ball, and you should bend your knees.Shift in verb tense
Keep your eye on the ball, and bend your knees.correct
The newspaper covers local events, but it did not appeal to many student readers.Shift in verb tense
The newspaper covers local events, but it does not appeal to many student readers.correct
Clarrisa yowled until her owner looks up.Shift in verb tense
Walk over to the field house, and then you should get in line.Shift in verb tense
Walk over to the field house, and then get in line.correct



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