Read the following sentence.
When David played with the castle this time, he does not kick it down!
Played and does not kick are the verbs. Are the tenses consistent? Why or Why not?
A.
Yes, they are consistent because played is past perfect and does not kick is present. It is generally acceptable to use present with past perfect.
B.
No, they are not consistent because played should be present like does not kick is present.
C.
No, they are not consistent because does not kick should be past like is played is past.
D.
Yes, they are consistent because
played is present perfect and so is does not kick. It is generally acceptable to use present perfect with present perfect.
In the sentence "When David played with the castle this time, he does not kick it down!" : No, the tenses are not consistent because "does not kick" should be past like "played" is past.
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Asked 6/16/2014 4:19:33 PM
Updated 6/16/2014 4:51:37 PM
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