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 plane lowered its wheels and (touched, touches) down on the runway.
A) touched
B) touches

Accepted Answer

The correct verb form to maintain consistency with "lowered" (past tense) in the first half of the sentence is "touched" (also past 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. As the teapot began to whistle, I (drop, dropped) a teabag in my cup.
A) drop
B) dropped

Accepted Answer

The correct verb is "dropped" because the first verb "began" is in the past tense, so the second verb must also be in the past tense for consistency.

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. Franco offered me a puppy, but I (tell, told) him my landlord dislikes pets.
A) tell
B) told

Accepted Answer

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

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. Lisa dressed for her date after I (iron, ironed) her dress.
A) iron
B) ironed

Accepted Answer

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

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. Ralph was elected to the Senate after he (campaigns, campaigned) on an ecology platform.
A) campaigns
B) campaigned

Accepted Answer

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

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. My brothers leave for their annual fishing trip today; they (hope, hoped) to catch a giant bass.
A) hope
B) hoped

Accepted Answer

The correct verb is "hope" because the first verb "leave" is in the present tense, indicating that the action is happening now or regularly. Therefore, the second verb should also be in the present tense to maintain consistency.

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. Tomas will inflate the tire as soon as you (get, got) the pump.
A) get
B) got

Accepted Answer

The correct verb is "get" because it maintains the future tense consistency required by the sentence structure, aligning with "will inflate."

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. I nod politely whenever she (speaks, spoke) to me.
A) speaks
B) spoke

Accepted Answer

The correct verb is "speaks" because the first verb "nod" is in the present tense, indicating a habitual action, so the second verb should also be in the present tense to maintain consistency.

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. George wants Janet to finish the project before they (leave, left) for Alaska.
A) leave
B) left

Accepted Answer

The correct verb is "leave" because the sentence is in the present tense, indicated by "wants," so the second verb should also be in the present tense to maintain consistency.

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. The match did not light when I (strike, struck) it.
A) strike
B) struck

Accepted Answer

The correct verb is "struck" because the sentence is in the past tense, indicated by "did not light."

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. 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 correct verb is "takes" because the sentence lists ongoing actions ("runs" and "raises"), indicating that "takes" should also be in the present tense to maintain consistency.

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. I asked the manager for a part-time job, and she (says, said) it was a possibility.
A) says
B) said

Accepted Answer

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

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. Jean drives to Minneapolis on Mondays; she (leaves, left) to come home on Thursdays or Fridays.
A) leaves
B) left

Accepted Answer

The correct verb is "leaves" because the first verb "drives" is in the present tense, indicating a habitual action. "Leaves" is also in the present tense, maintaining consistency in tense throughout the sentence.

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. While Jo made coffee, Maria poured the juice, heated the muffins, and (scrambles, scrambled) the eggs.
A) scrambles
B) scrambled

Accepted Answer

The correct verb is "scrambled" because the sentence is in the past tense, as indicated by "made" and "poured."

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. Kalinda was practicing the flute when we (come, came) to the door.
A) come
B) came

Accepted Answer

The correct verb is "came" because the first verb "was practicing" is in the past continuous tense, indicating that the action was ongoing in the past. Therefore, the second verb must also be in the past tense to maintain consistency.

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. While we were walking on the beach, we (discover, discovered) this amazing driftwood.
A) discover
B) discovered

Accepted Answer

The correct verb form to match "were walking" (past continuous) is "discovered" (simple past), as both actions occurred in the past.

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. Although cars were passing him, he (was, is) doing 60 mph.
A) was
B) is

Accepted Answer

The correct verb is "was" because the first verb "were passing" is in the past tense, so the second verb must also be in the past tense for consistency.

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. After I feed the parakeet, it (chirps, chirped) for an hour.
A) chirps
B) chirped

Accepted Answer

The correct verb is "chirps" because the first verb "feed" is in the present tense, indicating that the action in the second half of the sentence should also be in the present tense for consistency.

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. Paula rinsed the dishes, stacked them in the dishwasher, and (wipes, wiped) the table.
A) wipes
B) wiped

Accepted Answer

The correct verb is "wiped" because the sentence lists actions in the past tense ("rinsed" and "stacked"), so the verb that describes the next action should also be in the past tense.

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. The famous pop singer appeared at the civic center last night and (sings, sang) her favorite songs.
A) sings
B) sang

Accepted Answer

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

Quiz 27: 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 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. As the teapot began to whistle, I (drop, dropped) a teabag in my cup.

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. 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. My brothers leave for their annual fishing trip today; they (hope, 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The famous pop singer appeared at the civic center last night and (sings, sang) her favorite songs.