Question

Which of these is an inappropriate shift in verb tense?
The committee members thought Andrea is the best candidate for the
job. She has the most experience in computer repair, and she knows
how to use our accounting program. We want to offer her the position.
A. has
B. knows
C. want
D. thought

Answer 1

d. Thought

Thought is the only verb in the past tense, while the rest of the verbs in the sentences are in the present tense. So “thought” is an inappropriate shift in tone because it doesn’t fit with the rest of the present tense verbs.