Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in tense?

A.
Often the baby stands in the crib and holds onto the rail.

B.
As soon as the alarm clock rings, Neal is eager to get out of bed.

C.
Antoine brushed his teeth before he eats his breakfast.

Question

Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in tense?	
 
 A.
Often the baby stands in the crib and holds onto the rail.
 
 B.
As soon as the alarm clock rings, Neal is eager to get out of bed.
 
 C.
Antoine brushed his teeth before he eats his breakfast.

youngstudier · Answer

What do you think the answer is?

goldengoodgirl · Answer

a

youngstudier · Answer

Uhm, no, not quite. Read each sentence aloud. Which one sounds wonky?

anonymous · Answer

@goldengoodgirl why is it A? I'd like to hear your evidence.

goldengoodgirl · Answer

b sounds good to me

anonymous · Answer

B is a good sentence. Which one isn't?

goldengoodgirl · Answer

a and c