Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts › Identify and Correct Incorrect Shifts in Verb Voice and Mood: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.1.D
Choose which answer choice best expresses the underlined portion of the following sentence. If the original sentence is the best choice, select “NO CHANGE.”
It was a beautiful day at the lake - and a lucky one too. Jim cast his fishing rod into the water and within minutes a fish was caught.
Choose which answer choice best expresses the underlined portion of the following sentence. If the original sentence is the best choice, select “NO CHANGE.”
The two brothers turned on the big screen television and a screeching sound was heard.
Which of the following sentences contains an improper shift in verb tense?
Choose which answer choice best expresses the underlined portion of the following sentence. If the original sentence is the best choice, select “NO CHANGE.”
If your head is hurting, take two of your pills, and then you should call the doctor.
Choose which answer choice best expresses the underlined portion of the following sentence. If the original sentence is the best choice, select “NO CHANGE.”
The student handbook mandates that students wear appropriate clothing to school and are abiding by the honor code, which prohibits cheating on tests and copying others’ homework assignments.
Which answer choice does NOT correct the error in the shift of person.
If someone wants to play soccer on Tuesday, you must call the park first.
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A new law requires drivers to use headlights even during daylight and they should wear seat belts at all times.
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Allyson started so quickly and was running so swiftly that a record time was recorded in the 100-meter dash.
Select the answer choice that corrects the underlined portion of the following sentence:
Since starting high school last month, Priyanka has been learning French and took Geometry.
Which answer choice does NOT correct the error in the shift of person.
This afternoon when someone calls for me, tell them that I went to the store for groceries and will call back later.