Which answer corrects the shift in verb tense in the sentence?


For the upcoming bake sale at the fair, we baked the cake and frost it.

A

For the upcoming bake sale at the fair, we bake the cake and frosted it.

B

For the upcoming bake sale at the fair, we baked the cake and frosted it.

C

For the upcoming bake sale at the fair, we baked the cake and had frosted it.

D

For the upcoming bake sale at the fair, we will have baked the cake and frost it.

Verified Answer :

the answer is d, For the upcoming bake sale at the fair, we will have baked the cake and frost it.

Since the 'upcoming' shows a future event, it means that the correct sentences following will preserve the same temporal nuance so, your choice should be (d) that complies with the arguments stated above.