Question

which of the following maintains correct verb tense consistency?* 1 point
i picked up the cell phone quickly and dial the number.
i pick up the cell phone quickly and dialed the number.
i picked up the cell phone quickly and dialed the number.
which of the following maintains correct verb tense consistency?* 1 point
suddenly, the lights flickered and an uninvited guest enters the room.
suddenly, the lights flicker and an uninvited guest enters the room.
suddenly, the lights flicker and an uninvited guest entered the room.

Explanation:

1. In the first set of sentences, the correct one is "I picked up the cell phone quickly and dialed the number." because both "picked" and "dialed" are in the past - tense, maintaining verb - tense consistency. The first option has "picked" (past - tense) and "dial" (present - tense), and the second option has "pick" (present - tense) and "dialed" (past - tense).
2. In the second set of sentences, "Suddenly, the lights flicker and an uninvited guest enters the room." is correct as both "flicker" and "enters" are in the present - tense. The first option has "flickered" (past - tense) and "enters" (present - tense), and the third option has "flicker" (present - tense) and "entered" (past - tense).

Answer:

1. I picked up the cell phone quickly and dialed the number.
2. Suddenly, the lights flicker and an uninvited guest enters the room.