Question

Select the verb that is in the incorrect tense.

Gabriel sits with friends in his backyard. They stargaze and locate planets and other constellations.
Suddenly, they see a shooting star crossed the sky, which thrills the boys!

Answer 1

Answer: The verb in the incorrect tense is "crossed"

Explanation: The correct tense should be "crosses".

Answer 2

The verb in the incorrect tense is "crossed" in the sentence:

"Suddenly, they see a shooting star crossed the sky, which thrills the boys!"

It should be in the past tense to maintain consistency with the previous sentences:

"Suddenly, they saw a shooting star cross the sky, which thrilled the boys!"