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 verb "line" is in present tense, which is appropriate for describing the current state of the alternatives being on store shelves. The second part of the text uses past tense ("was difficult") which is correct as it refers to a situation "just a few decades ago". There is no inappropriate shift in verb tense.

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.