Asked by Malik Spearman on Jun 18, 2024
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Proofread the following sentence(s) for inconsistent tense and person. In addition, check for faulty parallelism. Select the type of error each sentence contains. We are going to the sushi bar before we met Julian for coffee.
A) inconsistent tense
B) inconsistent person
C) faulty parallelism
Inconsistent Tense
A grammatical error where verb tenses are not maintained consistently throughout a piece of writing, affecting clarity and coherence.
- Identify and correct inconsistent tense in sentences.
Verified Answer
SW
Stephanie WendtJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The sentence has inconsistent tense as "going" is in present tense and "met" is in past tense. The sentence can be corrected by saying: "We went to the sushi bar before meeting Julian for coffee."
Learning Objectives
- Identify and correct inconsistent tense in sentences.