Question

Which answer corrects the shift in verb tense in the sentence?

To earn his allowance this week, Josh must mow the lawn and trimmed the bushes.

A.
To earn his allowance this week, Josh will have mowed the lawn and trim the bushes.

B.
To earn his allowance this week, Josh must mow the lawn and is trimming the bushes.

C.
To earn his allowance this week, Josh must have mowed the lawn and trim the bushes.

D.
To earn his allowance this week, Josh must mow the lawn and trim the bushes.

Answer 1

Answer: the answer is D

Explanation: i took the test

Answer 2

The answer that corrects the shift in verb tense in the given sentence above is: To earn his allowance this week, Josh must mow the lawn and trim the bushes. The correct answer is option D. This sentence shows a condition therefore, the verbs that should be used is in the present form.