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Seventh grade > FF.3 Identify and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense 740
Does the following text have an inappropriate shift in verb tense? If so, fix any verbs that
don't match the tense of the verb in bold. If not, submit the text without making any
changes
Although a ballet dancer's pointe shoes appear dainty and delicate, their
rigid tips provided incredible support, allowing dancers to balance on the tips
of their toes.

Answer :

Ksond510go

Answer:

There is a shift

Provided should say provide.

It starts in present-tense then shifts to past-tense.

Explanation:

Although a ballet dancer's pointed shoes appear dainty and delicate, their rigid tips provided incredible support, allowing dancers to balance on the tips of their toes.

Sam736go

Answer:

"... their rigid tips PROVIDE incredible support..."

Explanation:

"provide" instead of "provided"

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