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Correct Inappropriate Shifts in Voice

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

The houses were built by immigrant families in the 1890s, and native trees still line the streets.
- The houses had been built by immigrant families in the 1890s, and native trees are still lining the streets.
- Immigrant families built the houses in the 1890s, and the street is still lined by native trees.
- The houses were built by immigrant families in the 1890s, and the street is still lined by native trees.
- The houses had been built by immigrant families in the 1890s, and native trees still line the streets.
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

Brian took his sister to the park, where a flock of geese was chased by her.
- Brian will take his sister to the park, where a flock of geese will be chased by her.
- Brian took his sister to the park, where she chased a flock of geese.
- Brian's sister was taken to the park, where she chased a flock of geese.
- Brian takes his sister to the park, where a flock of geese is chased by her.
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

The necklace was designed by an artist, and a metalsmith crafted it from silver.
- The necklace was designed by an artist, and it was crafted from silver by a metalsmith.
- The necklace has been designed by an artist, and a metalsmith has crafted it from silver.
- The necklace was being designed by an artist, and a metalsmith was crafting it from silver.
- The necklace had been designed by an artist, and a metalsmith had crafted it from silver.
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

The trailhead was designated by a signpost, and a placard marked each mile.
- The trailhead is designated by a signpost, and a placard marks each mile.
- The trailhead was designated by a signpost, and each mile was marked by a placard.
- The trailhead had been designated by a signpost, and a placard had marked each mile.
- The trailhead was being designated by a signpost, and a placard was marking each mile.
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Question 5 of 20

5. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

Presley opened up the box of crackers only to find that most of them had been eaten by his brother.
- Presley will open up the box of crackers only to find that most of them have been eaten by his brother.
- Presley had opened up the box of crackers only to find that most of them were eaten by his brother.
- Presley opens the box of crackers only to find that most of them have been eaten by his brother.
- Presley opened up the box of crackers only to find that his brother had eaten most of them.
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Question 6 of 20

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Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

We attended the concert last weekend, and my head has been filled by the band’s songs ever since.
- We attended the concert last weekend, and the band's songs have filled my head ever since.
- Last weekend, we attended the concert, and ever since, my head has been filled by the band's songs.
- We had attended the concert last weekend, and my head has been filled by the band's songs ever since.
- Last weekend, the concert was attended by us, and ever since, the band's songs have filled my head.
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Question 7 of 20

7. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

The cells were cloned by scientists in the lab, and a grant provided funding.
- The cells had been cloned by scientists in the lab, and a grant was providing funding.
- The cells were cloned by scientists in the lab, and funding was provided by a grant.
- The cells were being cloned by scientists in the lab, and a grant had provided funding.
- The cells were cloned by scientists in the lab, and a grant was going to provide funding.
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

The bulbs had been replaced by the custodian, so bright light illuminated the room again.
- The bulbs had been replaced by the custodian, so bright light had been illuminating the room again.
- The bulbs had been replaced by the custodian, so the room was illuminated by bright light again.
- The bulbs were being replaced by the custodian, so bright light would be illuminating the room again.
- The bulbs had been replaced by the custodian, so bright light was illuminating the room again.
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Question 9 of 20

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Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

Nick needs to get his backpack from the computer lab, so a hall pass is given to him by his teacher.
- Nick is going to need to get his backpack from the computer lab, so a hall pass is going to be given to him by his teacher.
- Nick needs to get his backpack from the computer lab, so his teacher gives him a hall pass.
- Nick needed to get his backpack from the computer lab, so a hall pass was given to him by his teacher.
- Nick will need to get his backpack from the computer lab, so a hall pass will be given to him by his teacher.
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Question 10 of 20

10. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

The phone rang for almost two minutes before it was answered by Liz.
- The phone will ring for almost two minutes before it will be answered by Liz.
- The phone had been ringing for almost two minutes before it was answered by Liz.
- The phone rang for almost two minutes before Liz answered it.
- The phone rings for almost two minutes before it is answered by Liz.
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

The bags of pretzels were packed by Lila’s dad, and Kyle’s mom handed out the water bottles.
- The bags of pretzels were going to be packed by Lila's dad, and Kyle's mom was going to hand out the water bottles.
- The bags of pretzels were packed by Lila's dad, and the water bottles were handed out by Kyle's mom.
- The bags of pretzels are being packed by Lila's dad, and Kyle's mom is handing out the water bottles.
- The bags of pretzels were being packed by Lila's dad, and Kyle's mom was handing out the water bottles.
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Question 12 of 20

12. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

The stairs to the basement creaked underfoot, and the light switch was blocked by an old filing cabinet.
- The stairs to the basement are creaking underfoot, and the light switch is being blocked by an old filing cabinet.
- The stairs to the basement would creak underfoot, and the light switch would be blocked by an old filing cabinet.
- The stairs to the basement will creak underfoot, and the light switch will be blocked by an old filing cabinet.
- The stairs to the basement creaked underfoot, and an old filing cabinet blocked the light switch.
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

The website was maintained by the company, but Pedro wrote all of the content.
- The website was maintained by the company, but all of the content was written by Pedro.
- The website had been maintained by the company, and Pedro wrote all of the content.
- The website was going to be maintained by the company, but Pedro wrote all of the content.
- The website is maintained by the company, and Pedro writes all of the content.
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

Gail planned out the itinerary and chose the hotel while the plane tickets were booked by Nico.
- Gail was planning out the itinerary and choosing the hotel while the plane tickets were booked by Nico.
- The itinerary was planned and the hotel was chosen by Gail while Nico booked the plane tickets.
- Gail planned out the itinerary and chose the hotel while Nico booked the plane tickets.
- Gail will be planning out the itinerary and choosing the hotel while the plane tickets are being booked by Nico.
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

The information is being verified by the CEO today, and the tech department is updating the company’s privacy policy tomorrow.
- The information had been verified by the CEO today, and the tech department is going to update the company's privacy policy tomorrow.
- Today, the information is being verified by the CEO, and tomorrow, the tech department is updating the company's privacy policy.
- Today, the information was verified by the CEO, and tomorrow, the tech department will update the company's privacy policy.
- The information is being verified by the CEO today, and the company's privacy policy is being updated by the tech department tomorrow.
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

Mrs. Matthews delivered the pizzas early, while the auditorium was still being decorated by the student council.
- Mrs. Matthews delivered the pizzas early, while the student council was still decorating the auditorium.
- Mrs. Matthews has delivered the pizzas early, while the auditorium is still being decorated by the student council.
- The pizzas were delivered early by Mrs. Matthews, while the student council was still decorating the auditorium.
- Mrs. Matthews is delivering the pizzas early, while the auditorium is still being decorated by the student council.
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

Mr. Jones’s taxes were prepared by a professional, and then the IRS issued his refund three weeks later.
- Mr. Jones's taxes had been prepared by a professional, and then the IRS issued his refund three weeks later.
- Mr. Jones's taxes were prepared by a professional, and then his refund was issued by the IRS three weeks later.
- Mr. Jones's taxes were prepared by a professional, and then the IRS was going to issue his refund three weeks later.
- Mr. Jones's taxes will be prepared by a professional, and then the IRS will issue his refund three weeks later.
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

The waitress took the customers’ orders, and then some bread was brought out by the host.
- The waitress had taken the customers' orders, and then some bread was being brought out by the host.
- The waitress will take the customers' orders, and then some bread will be brought out by the host.
- The waitress takes the customers' orders, and then some bread is brought out by the host.
- The waitress took the customers' orders, and then the host brought out some bread.
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

Eloise swung her bat with all her might, but the ball was caught by the first-base player.
- Eloise swung her bat with all her might, but the first-base player caught the ball.
- Eloise swings her bat with all her might, but the ball is caught by the first-base player.
- The bat was swung by Eloise with all her might, but the first-base player caught the ball.
- Eloise had swung her bat with all her might, but the ball had been caught by the first-base player.
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question
Which answer choice best corrects the inappropriate shift in voice in the sentence below?

The title was claimed by all-star player Nancy Redsen, and Pierre Robalt took second place.
- The title was going to be claimed by all-star player Nancy Redsen, and Pierre Robalt took second place.
- The title was claimed by all-star player Nancy Redsen, and Pierre Robalt would take second place.
- The title had been claimed by all-star player Nancy Redsen, and Pierre Robalt was taking second place.
- The title was claimed by all-star player Nancy Redsen, and second place was given to Pierre Robalt.
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