Question

Seventh grade > FF.3 Identify and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense 740

Does the following text have an inappropriate shift in verb tense? If so, fix any verbs that
don't match the tense of the verb in bold. If not, submit the text without making any
changes
Although a ballet dancer's pointe shoes appear dainty and delicate, their
rigid tips provided incredible support, allowing dancers to balance on the tips
of their toes.

Answer 1

"... their rigid tips PROVIDE incredible support..."

Step-by-step explanation:

"provide" instead of "provided"

Answer 2

There is a shift

Provided should say provide.

It starts in present-tense then shifts to past-tense.

Step-by-step explanation:

Although a ballet dancer's pointed shoes appear dainty and delicate, their rigid tips provided incredible support, allowing dancers to balance on the tips of their toes.