Question

does the following text have an inappropriate shift in verb tense? if so, fix any verbs that dont match the tense of the verb in bold. if not, submit the text without making any changes.
a variety of alternatives to cows milk— such as soy, almond, and rice milks—line the aisles of health food stores and even major grocery stores. just a few decades ago, however, it was difficult for consumers to find nondairy products.

Explanation:

The text does not have an inappropriate shift in verb tense. The first sentence uses the present - tense verb "line" to describe the current situation of alternative milks being on store shelves. The second sentence uses the past - tense "was" to refer to a situation "just a few decades ago", which is a valid shift in tense to show a contrast between the past and the present.

Answer:

A variety of alternatives to cow's milk—such as soy, almond, and rice milks—line the aisles of health food stores and even major grocery stores. Just a few decades ago, however, it was difficult for consumers to find nondairy products.