Select the letter of the verb in parentheses that is consistent with the first verb in the sentence.
-When Mabel inherited a fortune from her family, she (gives, gave) much of it to charity.
A) gives
B) gave

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The first verb in the sentence is "inherited," which is in the past tense. Therefore, the second verb should also be in the past tense to maintain consistency. The correct choice is "gave."

Select the Letter of the Verb in Parentheses That Is