Question
(1) Tyrone’s proclamation of undying love did little to change the news anchor’s mind about letting him into her house. (2) She might have been impressed or even returned the feelings if she actually knew Tyrone. (3) It was not unusual for viewers to proclaim their love for Terra Jones’ work through email or upon first meeting her. (4) However, her first introduction to Tyrone is when he appeared at her front door without an invite. (5) Needless to say, Terra was more than a bit taken aback and promptly slam the door in his face.
1
What change, if any, should be made to sentence 4?
A.
It is correct as is.
B.
Change is to was.
C.
Change is to will be.
D.
Change appeared to is appearing.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct option is: A. It is correct as is.
Sentence 4 ("However, her first introduction to Tyrone is when he appeared at her front door without an invite.") is grammatically correct and appropriately uses the present tense "is" in conjunction with the past tense "appeared," indicating that the introduction is a present reference to a past event.
Sentence 4 ("However, her first introduction to Tyrone is when he appeared at her front door without an invite.") is grammatically correct and appropriately uses the present tense "is" in conjunction with the past tense "appeared," indicating that the introduction is a present reference to a past event.