By the time the bell rang, Nadia ___ the whole page twice.

While the rain fell, the team ___ under the gym roof.

The club's routine never changes: Every Friday, the editor ___ the newsletter.

Before we submitted the project, Leo ___ the graph.

Next month, by the time break begins, the class ___ three chapters.

Right now, Jada ___ the conclusion, so wait to collect it.

Since Monday, the volunteers ___ posters for the food drive.

By dawn yesterday, the hikers ___ over the ridge.

Listen: the printer ___ again.

Tomorrow at noon, the orchestra ___ on the stage.

Before Mara joined the meeting, Omar ___ the notes.

By the time summer ends next month, I ___ enough money for the trip.

Marisol packed her bag. She locks the door and walked to the bus. What revision fixes the unwanted tense shift?

The novel opens in winter. The narrator remembers a storm that had begun years earlier. Is any tense change needed?

Jonah was measuring the boards. Then the saw slips off the table. What revision fixes the tense shift?

Tara had taken the photo. She uploads it and shared the link. What revision fixes the unwanted shift?

Ana's report states that water freezes at 0°C. It notes that the test began at noon. Is any tense change needed?

Caleb had written the first draft. He revises the title and printed a copy. What revision fixes the shift?

During rehearsal, the lights dimmed. The curtain rises, and the audience waited quietly. What revision fixes the tense shift?

The review summarizes the movie. A girl loses her map, but she had packed a compass earlier. Is any tense change needed?

The puppies were sleeping in the kitchen. A pan clatters onto the floor. What revision fixes the tense shift?

By the time the buses arrived, the class had gone inside. It waits near the office. What revision fixes the shift?

This article explains how bees help gardens. It noted that ancient farmers kept hives. Is any tense change needed?

The guard checked each gate. He writes the time in a log and turned off the hall lights. What revision fixes the shift?

In "The team had taken the shortcut before sunset," what tense is "had taken"?

In "We were waiting by the doors," what tense is "were waiting"?

In "Mia has written three drafts," what tense is "has written"?

In "The speaker will thank the judges," what tense is "will thank"?

In "The creek froze overnight," what tense is "froze"?

In "The parade had begun before noon," what tense is "had begun"?

In "The runners have gone around the lake," what tense is "have gone"?

In "The singer was taking a breath," what tense is "was taking"?

In "The coach has taken attendance," what tense is "has taken"?

Choose the version with consistent past-tense verbs.

During yesterday's hike, choose the version with only a needed tense shift.

Choose the version that correctly uses present perfect with "since Tuesday."

Choose the version with consistent future progressive tense.

For a present-tense plot summary, choose the version with a needed backstory shift.

Choose the version that correctly places both actions before the judge spoke.

Choose the version with consistent simple present tense for a daily routine.