Which of the following items correctly uses a consistent verb tense?

Question

A. 

I ran down the street, and I arrived just in time.

B. 

I ran down the street, and I arrive just in time.

C. 

I run down the street, and I arrived just in time.

D. 

I will run down the street, and I arrive just in time.

Answer 1

The item that correctly uses a consistent verb tense is:

A. I ran down the street, and I arrived just in time.

Both verbs ("ran" and "arrived") are in the past tense, maintaining consistency.