Question 1

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-The match did not light when I (strike, struck) it.
A) strike
B) struck

Accepted Answer

The past tense "did not light" requires the past tense "struck" to maintain consistency in verb tense.

Question 2

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-Paula rinsed the dishes, stacked them in the dishwasher, and (wipes, wiped) the table.
A) wipes
B) wiped

Accepted Answer

The first verb "rinsed" and the second verb "stacked" are both in the past tense, so the third verb should also be in the past tense. Therefore, the correct verb is "wiped" (past tense) instead of "wipes" (present tense).

Question 3

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-I asked the manager for a part-time job, and she (says, said) it was a possibility.
A) says
B) said

Accepted Answer

The first verb is in past tense ("asked"), so the second verb also needs to be in past tense to maintain consistency. Therefore, the correct choice is "said."

Question 4

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-Franco offered me a puppy, but I (tell, told) him my landlord dislikes pets.
A) tell
B) told

Accepted Answer

The verb "offered" is in the past tense, so the verb in the second half of the sentence should also be in the past tense to maintain consistency. Therefore, the correct verb is "told," which is past tense.

Question 5

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-Lisa dressed for her date after I (iron, ironed) her dress.
A) iron
B) ironed

Accepted Answer

The past tense verb "ironed" is consistent with the past tense verb "dressed" in the first half of the sentence.

Question 6

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-Although cars were passing him, he (was, is) doing 60 mph.
A) was
B) is

Accepted Answer

The sentence is written in past tense, so the verb in the second half should also be past tense. "Was" is the past continuous tense and common in this context.

Question 7

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-The famous pop singer appeared at the civic center last night and (sings, sang) her favorite songs.
A) sings
B) sang

Accepted Answer

The verb "appeared" is in the past tense, so the verb in the second half of the sentence should also be in the past tense, which is "sang."

Question 8

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-Tomas will inflate the tire as soon as you (get, got) the pump.
A) get
B) got

Accepted Answer

The correct verb form to match "will inflate" is "get," not "got," since "got" is past tense and "will inflate" indicates a future action.

Question 9

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-She is a talented woman: she runs an office, raises two children, and (takes, took) courses at night.
A) takes
B) took

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses the present tense "is," "runs," and "raises," so "takes" is consistent with the present tense used throughout the sentence.

Question 10

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-My father leaves for his annual fishing trip today; he (hopes, hoped) to catch a giant bass.
A) hopes
B) hoped

Accepted Answer

The first verb "leaves" is in present tense, so the verb in the second half should also be present tense to maintain consistency. Therefore, "hopes" is the correct choice, as it is also in present tense. "Hoped" is in past tense and inconsistent with the first verb.

Question 11

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-While Jo made coffee, Maria poured the juice, heated the muffins, and (scrambles, scrambled) the eggs.
A) scrambles
B) scrambled

Accepted Answer

"Made" is in past tense, so the verb in the second half of the sentence should also be in past tense. Therefore, "scrambled" is the correct choice.

Question 12

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-Ralph was elected to the Senate after he (campaigns, campaigned) on an ecology platform.
A) campaigns
B) campaigned

Accepted Answer

The sentence is in the past tense, which means the verb in the second half of the sentence should also be in the past tense. "Campaigned" is the correct past tense form of the verb, so choice B is the best option.

Question 13

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-I nod politely whenever she (speaks, spoke) to me.
A) speaks
B) spoke

Accepted Answer

The first verb "nod" is in present tense, so the second verb should also be in present tense, which is "speaks."

Question 14

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-After I feed the parakeet, it (chirps, chirped) for an hour.
A) chirps
B) chirped

Accepted Answer

The sentence is in the present tense ("After I feed"), so the verb in the second half should also be in the present tense, which is "chirps".

Question 15

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-While we were walking on the beach, we (discover, discovered) this amazing driftwood.
A) discover
B) discovered

Accepted Answer

The first verb "were walking" is in past continuous tense, indicating that the action was ongoing in the past. Therefore, the second verb should also be in the past tense, which is "discovered."

Question 16

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-The plane lowered its wheels and (touched, touches) down on the runway.
A) touched
B) touches

Accepted Answer

The verb in the first half of the sentence is in the past tense ("lowered"), indicating that the action has already happened. Therefore, the correct verb in the second half should also be in the past tense. "Touched" is the past tense of "touch," while "touches" is present tense, so it is not consistent with the first verb.

Question 17

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-Jean drives to Minneapolis on Mondays; she (leaves, left) to come home on Thursdays or Fridays.
A) leaves
B) left

Accepted Answer

The verb in the first half of the sentence is in present tense ("drives"), indicating the action is ongoing or regularly occurring. Therefore, the verb in the second half of the sentence should also be in present tense, making "leaves" the correct choice. "Left" is in past tense, which does not match the tense of the first verb.

Question 18

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-Kalinda was practicing the flute when we (come, came) to the door.
A) come
B) came

Accepted Answer

The past tense "was practicing" indicates that the sentence is also in the past tense, so "came" is the correct past tense verb to use.

Question 19

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-George wants Janet to finish the project before they (leave, left) for Alaska.
A) leave
B) left

Accepted Answer

The first verb "wants" is in present tense, so the second verb should also be in present tense to be consistent. Therefore, "leave" is the correct choice. "Left" is past tense and does not match with the present tense verb "wants."

Question 20

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb
-As the teapot began to whistle, I (drop, dropped) a teabag in my cup.
A) drop
B) dropped

Accepted Answer

The first verb "began" is in the past tense, so the second verb should also be in the past tense. Therefore, "dropped" is the correct choice.

Quiz 26: Consistent Tense

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -The match did not light when I (strike, struck) it.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -Paula rinsed the dishes, stacked them in the dishwasher, and (wipes, wiped) the table.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -I asked the manager for a part-time job, and she (says, said) it was a possibility.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -Franco offered me a puppy, but I (tell, told) him my landlord dislikes pets.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -Lisa dressed for her date after I (iron, ironed) her dress.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -Although cars were passing him, he (was, is) doing 60 mph.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -The famous pop singer appeared at the civic center last night and (sings, sang) her favorite songs.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -Tomas will inflate the tire as soon as you (get, got) the pump.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -She is a talented woman: she runs an office, raises two children, and (takes, took) courses at night.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -My father leaves for his annual fishing trip today; he (hopes, hoped) to catch a giant bass.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -While Jo made coffee, Maria poured the juice, heated the muffins, and (scrambles, scrambled) the eggs.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -Ralph was elected to the Senate after he (campaigns, campaigned) on an ecology platform.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -I nod politely whenever she (speaks, spoke) to me.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -After I feed the parakeet, it (chirps, chirped) for an hour.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -While we were walking on the beach, we (discover, discovered) this amazing driftwood.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -The plane lowered its wheels and (touched, touches) down on the runway.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -Jean drives to Minneapolis on Mondays; she (leaves, left) to come home on Thursdays or Fridays.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -Kalinda was practicing the flute when we (come, came) to the door.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -George wants Janet to finish the project before they (leave, left) for Alaska.

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb -As the teapot began to whistle, I (drop, dropped) a teabag in my cup.