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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Choose the sentence that contains an inappropriate tense shift. It was just another beautiful day as I walked home. I reached out, grasped the doorknob, turned it, and walked in. I put my stuff down in the hall, and a collie puppy ran in and jumped on me.(my answer) “Happy birthday!” my whole family yells, and it certainly was. Choose the sentence whose verb is in passive voice. Four whole bookshelves were taken up by Sammy’s rock collection. Of course, he has scattered half of the stones all over the

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The mess bugs Mom, but she’s happy about Sammy’s interest in geology. ( my answer) Moreover, she is proud of Sammy’s ability to pronounce all of the scientific names.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think you are correct in choosing C for the first one.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and the second one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'm not sure about the second one though I'm thinking A or C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

They use "she's" in C and I'm not sure that's passive

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