Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in tense?

A.

Lauren laughed out loud after she listens to joke.

B.

Sometimes the dog runs around and chases its own tail.

C.

As the children play, Jonah is happy to relax with a book.

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25 December, 12:52

Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in tense?

A.

Lauren laughed out loud after she listens to joke.

B.

Sometimes the dog runs around and chases its own tail.

C.

As the children play, Jonah is happy to relax with a book.

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Lorenzo Stuart · Answer 1

Option A.

The verb listen is in present while the first verb is in past tense.

The sentence should read: Lauren laughed out loud after she listened to joke.

Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in tense?A.Lauren laughed out loud after she listens to joke.B.Sometimes the dog runs around and chases its own tail.C.As the children play, Jonah is happy to relax with a book.

Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in tense?

A.

Lauren laughed out loud after she listens to joke.

B.

Sometimes the dog runs around and chases its own tail.

C.

As the children play, Jonah is happy to relax with a book.