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14. Which sentence contains an unnecessary shift in verb tense? A-Lee noticed a problem and alerts a teacher. B-Carol read the book and summarized its major points. C-When you leave the house, grab a sweater.
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14. Which sentence contains an unnecessary shift in verb tense?

A-Lee noticed a problem and alerts a teacher.

B-Carol read the book and summarized its major points.

C-When you leave the house, grab a sweater.

D-Every day we eat lunch at noon and sit at the
same table.

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Answer:

a.

Step-by-step explanation:

it went from past tense to present

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Answer:

Lee noticed a problem and alerts a teacher.

It should be alerted, which is the past tense as the first verb noticed.

Step-by-step explanation:

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