Question #N1111
The following is a passage from a novel written by an American author: As they wandered through the forest, the group noticed a group of birds that seemed to be following them.  The birds chirped and fluttered, and their playful antics seemed to be directed at the group. The birds seemed to be amused by the group’s presence, and they continued to follow them. The group found the birds’ behavior rather curious, but they continued their walk, and they continued to enjoy the beauty of the forest. Which choice best revises the passage to maintain consistent verb tense?
Which choice best revises the underlined portion of the passage to maintain consistent verb tense?Correct Answer is: B
The passage is written primarily in the past tense. The phrase "they continued to enjoy" maintains the past tense, whereas the other options change the tense to the present tense or the past perfect tense, which is not consistent with the overall tense of the passage.