Asked by Brycen Cluster on May 06, 2024
Verified
Which of the following sentences uses the incorrect tense?
A) We went to the movies last evening.
B) He said that he had been suffering from fever for five days.
C) The man complained that his cycle has been stolen.
D) I visited Alaska last month.
E) My brother will have arrived tomorrow.
Incorrect Tense
The use of a verb form that is not appropriate for the time frame or sequence of events discussed, leading to grammatical errors.
Suffering
The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship, which can be physical, emotional, or psychological.
Complained
To express dissatisfaction, discomfort, or annoyance about something.
- Identify and correct tense errors in sentences.
Verified Answer
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Zybrea KnightMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The sentence is in the present tense ("has been stolen") when it should be in past tense ("had been stolen") to match the past tense of the rest of the sentence.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and correct tense errors in sentences.
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