Standard English ConventionsMediumConsistent verb tense in a narrative
Standard English Conventions practice question
The guide unlocked the gate, checked the tide table, and ____ the group down onto the causeway.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. ledCorrect
- B. leads
- C. is leading
- D. will lead
Answer: A. led
'Unlocked … checked … led': all simple past.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. leads
- 'Leads' shifts to present.
- C. is leading
- 'Is leading' shifts to present.
- D. will lead
- 'Will lead' shifts to future.
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