1. Errors with Verbs - Tense Shift Tense shifts refer to when a writer shifts from one time frame, such as the present, to another time frame. This can be confus Rule: Avoid shifting tenses from past to present or present to past. Incorrect: Maria stretched backstage before she dances her solo. Correct: Maria stretched backstage before she danced her solo. If the sentence does not shift verb tenses, select "correct." If the sentence does shift verb tenses, select "incorrect." Incorrect or Correct Correct Correct Sentence The modern Olympics is a major sporting event, and it had unique characteristics. Athletes from more than 205 countries compete, and the games include more than 300 events. The Olympic symbol consists of five rings that represented five continents. The five continents are Australia, Africa, America, Asia, and Europe, and the white background behind the rings symbolized peace during the games. Each Olympic Game has an opening ceremony that begins with athletes carrying their national flag. During each closing ceremony, Olympic athletes enter together, and they brought no flags or objects of national distinction. Correct Correct 1. Errors with Verbs - Tense Shift Tense shifts refer to when a writer shifts from one time frame, such as the present, to another time frame. This can be confus Rule: Avoid shifting tenses from past to present or present to past. Incorrect: Maria stretched backstage before she dances her solo. Correct: Maria stretched backstage before she danced her solo. If the sentence does not shift verb tenses, select "correct." If the sentence does shift verb tenses, select "incorrect." Incorrect or Correct Correct Correct Sentence The modern Olympics is a major sporting event, and it had unique characteristics. Athletes from more than 205 countries compete, and the games include more than 300 events. The Olympic symbol consists of five rings that represented five continents. The five continents are Australia, Africa, America, Asia, and Europe, and the white background behind the rings symbolized peace during the games. Each Olympic Game has an opening ceremony that begins with athletes carrying their national flag. During each closing ceremony, Olympic athletes enter together, and they brought no flags or objects of national distinction. Correct Correct