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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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