Which sentence does not use consistent verb tense? The police officer rounded the corner and pumps his arms harder.

Alexander finished his math test and walked to Mr. Smith's desk.

The animals scrambled to get into the barn as the lightning struck.

Sampson and Raina watch the fireworks and comment on how beautiful they are.

A.

Explanation:

rounded is past tense and pumps is present tense.

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