INSTRUCTIONS: Edit the following paragraphs for consistent verb tense only. Identify the tense in the first sentence as present or past, and then make the remaining sentences match that tense.Tense __________     More and more people today find fitness centers are an invaluable opportunity. While working out inside a climate-controlled atmosphere, people were sheltered from natural elements like pollution or severe weather conditions. For example, they left rain, snow, or sleet outside and worked out in comfort. Likewise, if the temperature outside turned hot and humid, they stepped inside to refrigerated comfort. Also, when they jog, biked, or climb stairs, they are not exposed to road hazards such as cars, torn-up roads, potholes, or even acts of violence. These fitness centers were

well monitored by knowledgeable personnel who knew how to operate the equipment safely. Often trainers helped newcomers use the equipment with maximum efficiency. Fitness centers seemed to be the answer that many avid exercisers want.

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Tense    present   (Verbs that need to be changed are in boldface.)

     More and more people today find fitness centers are an invaluable opportunity. While working out inside a climate-controlled atmosphere, people are sheltered from natural elements like pollution or severe weather conditions. For example, they leave rain, snow, or sleet outside and work out in comfort. Likewise, if the temperature outside turns hot and humid, they step inside to refrigerated comfort. Also, when they jog, bike, or climb stairs, they are not exposed to road hazards such as cars, torn-up roads, potholes, or even acts of violence. These fitness centers are well monitored by knowledgeable personnel who know how to operate the equipment safely. Often trainers help newcomers use the equipment with maximum efficiency. Fitness centers seem to be the answer that many avid exercisers want.

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"Journey of the Magi"--T.S. Eliot Critics usually talk about this poem as Eliot's analysis of his own conversion experience. In a paragraph, discuss the speaker's conflicts involved in the process of moving from doubt to belief.

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