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Question 1

Determine whether the following sentences are written with consistent
verb tense or inconsistent verb tense.
I picked up the cellphone and quickly dial the phone number.
a. Consistent Verb Tense
b. Inconsistent Verb Tense

2 Answers

6 votes

Answer:

Inconsistent

Step-by-step explanation:

Picked is past tense and dial is present tense, so it does not make sense.

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Answer:

b. Inconsistent verb tense

Step-by-step explanation:

Picked is past (perfect) tense and dial is present tense.