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Every summer, thousands of visitors travel to the national park to view the spectacular waterfalls. They walk along the paved trails, took photos of the scenery, and enjoy picnic lunches by the river. These activities make the park a popular destination for families.

Which choice best maintains grammatical consistency in the sentence?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. B
    had taken
  3. C
    taking
  4. takeAnswer

Answer

take
The correct answer is 'take' because it is a present-tense verb that is parallel with the other verbs in the sentence, 'walk' and 'enjoy'. This choice ensures that the sentence maintains a consistent present-tense structure.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the verbs in the list within the second sentence.
The verbs in the list are 'walk', 'took', and 'enjoy'.
To maintain consistency, all verbs in a parallel list must share the same grammatical form and tense.
2
Analyze the tense of the surrounding verbs in the passage.
The verbs 'travel', 'walk', 'enjoy', and 'make' are all in the present tense.
The passage establishes a habitual present-tense timeline, meaning the underlined verb must also be in the present tense.
3
Choose the present-tense verb that fits the list's structure.
The present-tense verb 'take' is parallel to 'walk' and 'enjoy'.
Using 'take' prevents an illogical shift in tense and maintains parallel structure.

Key Concept

Shifts in Construction
Estimated Time:45s
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