40.1 Editing shifts in tense and mood

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40.1 Editing shifts in tense and mood

In isolated sentences, it is relatively easy to avoid, or recognize and revise, inconsistent and illogical shifts in tense and mood. The real challenge arises when we write, or edit, long paragraphs. Read over the following instructional paragraph and revise the unnecessary, inconsistent and illogical shifts in tense and mood. Click HERE for a sample answer.

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The origins of bread pudding are unknown, but the delicious dessert likely started in the kitchens of creative cooks who could not bear to throw away stale bread. Much commercial bread remains fresh for days, but French bread will dry out overnight. If you find yourself with left-over French bread, you will want to know this recipe. First, mix together a stick of butter and 3/4 of a cup of sugar. Then, you should add three eggs. Next, stir in 3 to 4 cups of milk and 7 or 8 slices of stale French bread. Add a small box of raisins and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Finally, you should place the dish in a 350° oven for an hour.

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