English Language Arts Grade 9 45 min

Identify and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense

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1

He walked to the store and then buys a snack.

2

She studies hard for the test but received a low grade.

3

The chef prepared the meal and will serve it soon.

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
The cat stretched lazily in the sun and then falls asleep. Which revision corrects the shift?
0.and then fell
1.and then is falling
2.and then will fall
3.No change
Easy
I always enjoy hiking, but the last trail was too steep. Which revision corrects the shift?
0.trail is
1.trail will be
2.trail were
3.No change
Easy
He finished his project and will submit it tomorrow. Which revision corrects the shift?
0.and submitted
1.and submits
2.and is submitting
3.No change

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