Question

Which answer best describes the verb tenses in the sentence?

Once she left the store, my mother realizes she forgot her purse on the counter.

A.
The verb tenses are consistent.

B.
The verb tenses shift.

Answer 1

Well let's think about this. "Once she left the store" is in the past, however, the rest is in the present.

Answer 2

B

Answer 3

Yes.

Answer 4

ty

Answer 5

@Sworewolf The correct answer was B. The tenses shift, because left and realize are two different tenses.