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.
which of the following maintains correct verb tense consistency? 1 point
when i was comfortable, i began my homework.
when i was comfortable, i begin my homework.
when i am comfortable, i began my homework.

Explanation:

• In the first set of options, the correct one should have both verbs in the past - tense to maintain consistency. "Picked" is past - tense, and "dialed" is also past - tense.
• In the second set, for consistency, if "flicker" is in present - tense, "enters" should be in present - tense too, and if "flickered" is past - tense, "entered" should be past - tense.
• In the third set, "was" is past - tense, so the following verb "began" (past - tense of "begin") is correct for tense consistency.

Answer:

• First question: I picked up the cell phone quickly and dialed the number.
• Second question: Suddenly, the lights flicker and an uninvited guest enters the room.
• Third question: When I was comfortable, I began my homework.