In which of the sentences below is the shift in verb tense acceptable?

Check all that apply. A. By the time I returned home three hours had passed. B. Though the weather had been rough, we made it home safely. C. I was in my studio when the phone rings. D. I had called the police then alerted the neighbors. E. They were strolling downtown when they had heard the crash.

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Yadira Ellis

31 July, 21:22

In which of the sentences below is the shift in verb tense acceptable?

Check all that apply. A. By the time I returned home three hours had passed. B. Though the weather had been rough, we made it home safely. C. I was in my studio when the phone rings. D. I had called the police then alerted the neighbors. E. They were strolling downtown when they had heard the crash.

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Mila Cruz · Answer 1

E. They were strolling downtown when they had heard the crash.

Another possible answer is B. Though the weather had been rough, we made it home safely.