Topic: Verb tense consistency 1 | level: Advanced (C1-C2)
Choose whether or not there is verb consistency in each of the following sentences.
1. We were laughing, singing, and telling jokes.
CORRECT
INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
2. They got in the car, closed all the doors, and have sat there for about 10 minutes.
CORRECT
INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
3. Will comes to the door, listens carefully, and is quietly taking a step back.
INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
CORRECT
4. After analyzing the results, we told the managers about our findings.
INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
CORRECT
5. I boarded the bus, have paid the fare, and took a seat at the back.
INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
CORRECT
6. Driving to Calgary, I began to feel nauseous and had to stop.
INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
CORRECT
7. While I was speaking with them, I realized that they have heard about my accident.
CORRECT
INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
8. Although we're not in touch as often as we used to be, I still consider her my best friend.
INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
CORRECT
9. The neighbours asked us to water their plants and we should pick up their mail.
INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
CORRECT
10. After finishing the book, I went to bed.
INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
CORRECT
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