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Are the verb tenses in the sentence consistent, or do they shift unnecessarily?

Right now Jason hoped that he can make it to the finish line.
a. The verb tenses are consistent.
b. The verb tenses shift.

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B. The verb tenses shift. If they were consistent it would be right now Jason hopes that he can make it to the finish line.
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