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TYPICAL ERROR

CORRECTION

EXPLANATION

Each of these passages lacks cohesion because the writer has failed to use the perfect (completed) tense consistently. Change the inconsistent verb.

aIf we that route, we would have been held up by roadworks.
bIt is regrettable that this incident occurred yesterday. I obviously wish that it
cThis internet service depends upon donations. If you your donation, please give it a second thought.
dI have not been totally honest every time my partner me an uncomfortable question.
e'Bluey' is a wonderful program for kids. If your children it, they're missing out.
fIf we outside at the time, we would have missed the shooting star.