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Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in tense?

A.
I am reading a poem that was written thousands of years ago.

B.
I finished painting the fence, but Barbara is still repairing the gate.

C.
Hummingbirds are hovering over the geraniums while caterpillars munched leaves.
i thank its c but iam not sure

User Careem
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The answer is C. Hummingbirds are hovering over the geraniums while caterpillars munched leaves.
User BHP
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You would be correct in thinking it is C.

The reason for this is because the verb hovering is in present tense, but the verb munched is in past tense.

Good Job!

Hope this helps!


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