Question

Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in tense?

A.
Occasionally, Steve's boa escapes and startles someone in the kitchen.

B.
David ran into the room when he hears the music.

C.
When the buzzer sounds, everyone in the factory is ready to go home.

Answer 1

A

Answer 2

Correct!

Answer 3

Thanx

Answer 4

Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in tense?

A.
I finished painting the fence, but Barbara is still repairing the gate.

B.
Hummingbirds are hovering over the geraniums while caterpillars munched leaves.

C.
I am reading a poem that was written thousands of years ago.

Answer 5

B

Answer 6

1 question per post please.

Answer 7

Otay

Answer 8

@AlexisPooBear @King.Void. for the first question posted, the correct answer is B: "David ran into the room when he hears the music." not A....lol you got it wrong King

Answer 9

B would be correct if it had said "David ran into the room when he HEARD the music."

Answer 10

Lol sry for the caps lock, I needed to emphasize the "heard" XD

Answer 11

Thank you @EclipsedStar

Answer 12

Np :)