Topic: Verb tense consistency 1 | | level: Advanced (C1-C2)


Choose whether or not there is verb consistency in each of the following sentences.

1. We were laughing, singing, and telling jokes.
  CORRECT
  INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD

2. They got in the car, closed all the doors, and have sat there for about 10 minutes.
  CORRECT
  INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD

3. Will comes to the door, listens carefully, and is quietly taking a step back.
  INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
  CORRECT

4. After analysing the results, we told the managers about our findings.
  INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
  CORRECT

5. I boarded the bus, have paid the fare, and took a seat at the back.
  INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
  CORRECT

6. Driving to Alpine National Park, I began to feel nauseous and had to stop.
  INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
  CORRECT

7. While I was speaking with them, I realised that they have heard about my accident.
  CORRECT
  INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD

8. Although we're not in touch as often as we used to be, I still consider her my best friend.
  INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
  CORRECT

9. The neighbours asked us to water their plants and we should pick up their mail.
  INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
  CORRECT

10. After finishing the book, I went to bed.
  INCONSISTENT/AWKWARD
  CORRECT


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