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Difficulty: EasyVerb Tense and Consistency

The following passage is an excerpt from a biography of an artist.

During the early years of his career, Vincent van Gogh painted scenes of peasant life, using dark, earthy colors. In 1886, however, he moves to Paris, where he was introduced to the vibrant artwork of the Impressionists.

Which of the choices represents the correct option for the underlined portion?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. movedAnswer
  3. C
    will move
  4. D
    is moving

Answer

The correct option is 'moved' because it uses the past tense, which matches the other past-tense verbs in the passage ('painted' and 'was introduced') and maintains consistency.
The correct option, 'moved', is in the past tense, which matches the other past-tense verbs in the passage ('painted' and 'was introduced') and maintains chronological consistency.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the verbs surrounding the underlined portion to determine the timeframe of the passage.
The verbs 'painted' and 'was introduced' are in the past tense, establishing a past timeframe for the passage.
Verb tenses in a passage must remain consistent unless there is a clear, logical reason for a shift in time.
2
Evaluate the underlined verb 'moves' against the established past timeframe.
The verb 'moves' is in the present tense, which creates an illogical shift in tense.
To maintain tense consistency with the surrounding past tense verbs, the underlined verb must also be in the past tense.
3
Select the option that offers the past tense form of the verb.
The past tense form 'moved' correctly completes the sentence.
This form maintains grammatical consistency and matches the historical context.

Key Concept

Verb Tense and Consistency
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