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Tense Shift Error (Narrative Consistency)
Read every verb in a sequence, not sentence by sentence
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Tense Shift Error (Narrative Consistency)
TenseRead every verb in a sequence, not sentence by sentence
Definition
Within a single passage describing events in the same time frame, the tense must stay consistent throughout unless a clear time-shift signal appears.
Example Sentence
“The inspector entered, examined the evidence, and then announced his conclusion.”
Common Mistake
The inspector entered, examined the evidence, and then announces his conclusion
Related Forms
one tense intruder hidden among correct verbs
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