Which word or phrase from this passage creates an inappropriate shift in verb tense?Stephanie will call us when they leave the restaurant. We'll hide in the living room and turn off the lights. When Frank walks in, everyone will jump out and yell "Surprise!" He didn't suspect a thing!A.will jumpB.We'll hideC.didn't suspectD.will call
Question
Which word or phrase from this passage creates an inappropriate shift in verb tense?Stephanie will call us when they leave the restaurant. We'll hide in the living room and turn off the lights. When Frank walks in, everyone will jump out and yell "Surprise!" He didn't suspect a thing!A.will jumpB.We'll hideC.didn't suspectD.will call
Solution
The phrase that creates an inappropriate shift in verb tense in the passage is "didn't suspect". The rest of the passage is written in future tense, indicating events that have not yet happened. However, "didn't suspect" is in past tense, indicating something that has already occurred. This creates an inconsistency in the verb tense throughout the passage.
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