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anonymous · Answer

Which answer best describes the verb tenses in the sentence? 

While my father works outside, my mother usually prepares dinner for the family.
	
	
 
A.
	The verb tenses shift.
	
 
B.
	The verb tenses are consistent.

anonymous · Answer

@Rainbow_dashie

rainbow_dashie · Answer

@Destinymasha

asett · Answer

Because both Mom and Dad are doing things now (he 'works' and she 'prepares'), the verb tenses are consistent, so the answer is B.

anonymous · Answer

Which answer best describes the verb tenses in the sentence? 

After Mom starts the engine, she checks the rearview mirror.
	
	
 
A.
	The verb tenses are consistent.
	
 
B.
	The verb tenses shift. 
@asett

asett · Answer

: ). Same deal. Mom is doing both things now. See if you can figure it out. I'll be here to help.

anonymous · Answer

ummm...b? and thanks by the way:)

asett · Answer

Not quite. The answer is A, because the verb tense remains consistent throughout the sentence, even though she 'checks' after she 'starts'. Does that make sense? No problem!

anonymous · Answer

ok i need more help also please

anonymous · Answer

Which answer best describes the verb tenses in the sentence? 

As late autumn approaches, the leaves change colors.
	
	
 
A.
	The verb tenses shift.
	
 
B.
	The verb tenses are consistent.

asett · Answer

I'll be here a little bit longer!

asett · Answer

Your guess?

asett · Answer

Because you can say that autumn is approaching and the leaves are changing, knowing 'is' and 'are' are both indicators of the present tense, you know that the verb tenses remain consistent.