Which sentence demonstrates consistent verb tense?
A
She sings beautifully, and then she danced for the audience.
B
He studies diligently before the exam, so he felt confident.
C
They will travel to the coast and explore the historic lighthouse.
D
I was reading a book when suddenly the phone rings.
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Option C maintains a consistent future tense ('will travel' and 'explore'). The other options switch tenses inappropriately within the sentence (e.g., present to past, past continuous to present).
💡 Why is C) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "Which sentence demonstrates consistent verb tense?" is Option C: They will travel to the coast and explore the historic lighthouse..
The other options — A) She sings beautifully, and then she danced for the audience., B) He studies diligently before the exam, so he felt confident., D) I was reading a book when suddenly the phone rings. — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: Option C maintains a consistent future tense ('will travel' and 'explore'). The other options switch tenses inappropriately within the sentence (e.g., present to past, past continuous to present).
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