Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in tense?

A.

Antoine brushed his teeth before he eats his breakfast.

B.

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

C.

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

Question

Dee

English

27 January, 18:04

Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in tense?

A.

Antoine brushed his teeth before he eats his breakfast.

B.

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

C.

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

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Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Schmidt · Answer 1

B is your greatest answer.

Patricia Kim · Answer 2

A.

Antoine brushed his teeth before he eats his breakfast.

Take a look at the bolded words:

Antoine brushed his teeth before he eats his breakfast.

^past tense ^Present perfect (I believe)

Read the sentence outloud ... its saying that he brushed his teeth before he "eats"

It is a inappropriate shift in tense.

Final answer: A

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

Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in tense?

A.

Antoine brushed his teeth before he eats his breakfast.

B.

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

C.

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