Question

Which sentence has an inappropriate shift in verb tense? O Miguel will have traveled to ten countries by the time he turns seven. O Diego had finished his schoolwork before he went to the zoo. • O Chloe's whole family laughs whenever she told the funny story. O After Caleb eats lunch, he will visit the park.​

Answer 1

Answer:

O Chloe's whole family laughs whenever she told the funny story.

Explanation:

The verb "laughs" is in present-tense. It is happening now, at this moment. That means that the family is laughing right now.

However, the other verb in the sentence, "told," is in past tense. It has happened some time in the past. Using two verbs in different points in time together to describe a single situation, like this one, is an inappropriate shift in verb tense. How is the family laughing right now when she told the story a while ago?