Asked by Shyanna Council on Sep 25, 2024
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Proofread the following sentence(s) for inconsistent tense and person. In addition, check for faulty parallelism. Select the type of error each sentence contains. Paula spent two years in the army and then she goes to college.
A) inconsistent tense
B) inconsistent person
C) faulty parallelism
Inconsistent Tense
Refers to the misuse of verb forms within a sentence or paragraph, impairing readability and clarity.
- Identify and adjust incorrect tense applications in sentences.
Verified Answer
MM
Marisol Moreno5 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The sentence is written in both past and present tense, making it inconsistent. The verb "spent" is in past tense, but "goes" is in present tense. It should be written as "Paula spent two years in the army and then went to college" to keep the same past tense throughout the sentence.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and adjust incorrect tense applications in sentences.
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