For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb. Tom called to complain after the Federal Express package (arrives, arrived) late on Tuesday.
A) arrives
B) arrived

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The correct verb is "arrived" because the first verb "called" is in the past tense, so the second verb must also be in the past tense to maintain consistency.

For Each of the Following Sentences, Select the Verb in the Second