Read the sentence: ‘My teacher explained that the Earth revolved around the Sun.’ Which analysis of the verb tenses is most accurate?
A. The sentence is incorrect; it should be ‘explains that the Earth revolves’.
B. The sentence is incorrect; it should be ‘explained that the Earth revolves’.
C. The sentence is correct as is, following standard backshifting rules.
D. The sentence is correct because both actions happened in the past.
Select your answer:
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Tenses › ViewWhich sentence correctly maintains tense consistency?
A. When I get home from school, I did my homework and then I watch TV.
B. I was walking to the store when I see my friend and waved to her.
C. She finished her project, printed it out, and handed it to the teacher.
D. Tomorrow we will go to the beach and swam in the ocean.
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light shoes that are partly open on top and do not cover your heel or toes
A. sandals
B. belt