Verb Tense 2

Instructions: The sentences below contain errors in tense. Correct the errors. For example:

Incorrect: Yesterday the director said that the report was acceptable and that we are doing a good job to get it in on time.
Corrected: Yesterday the director said that the report was acceptable and that we were doing a good job to get it in on time.

1. Jones gave us the answer, and we are surprised to hear it.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Jones gave us the answer, and we were surprised to hear it.

2. John did the report today because his numbers are ready.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

John did the report today because his numbers were ready.

3. Five computer terminals were broken, so the manager is requesting all new ones.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Five computer terminals are broken, so the manager is requesting all new ones. (or: were broken/was requesting)

4. My adviser informs me of class openings, but I signed up for the wrong ones.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

My adviser informed me of class openings, but I signed up for the wrong ones.

5. The program analysis was difficult, and our team requires more time.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

The program analysis was difficult, and our team required more time. (or: is/requires)

6. The inscription on the plaque was blurry and needs to be corrected.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

The inscription on the plaque is blurry and needs to be corrected. (or: was/needed)