Inappropriate Verb Tenses Objective: I can recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. (5.1d)

Mike had driven quickly, so we arrive on time. Read each sentence. Underline the incorrect verb form and rewrite the sentence correctly on the line below. 1. Mike had driven quickly, so we arrive on time. arrived

I checked my answering machine, but I hear no messages. Read each sentence. Underline the incorrect verb form and rewrite the sentence correctly on the line below. 2. I checked my answering machine, but I hear no messages. heard

Troy sharpens his pencils while I passed out the test. Read each sentence. Underline the incorrect verb form and rewrite the sentence correctly on the line below. 3. Troy sharpens his pencils while I passed out the test. pass

When Brian woke up, he goes straight to the shower. Read each sentence. Underline the incorrect verb form and rewrite the sentence correctly on the line below. 4. When Brian woke up, he goes straight to the shower. went

Just as Brandi spoke, the microphone turns on. Read each sentence. Underline the incorrect verb form and rewrite the sentence correctly on the line below. 5. Just as Brandi spoke, the microphone turns on. turned

I prefer sugar free gum, but my cousin liked rock candy. Read each sentence. Underline the incorrect verb form and rewrite the sentence correctly on the line below. 6. I prefer sugar free gum, but my cousin liked rock candy. likes