Choosing Language for Context and Purpose — Unit test
Question 68 • DRHS American Literature and Composition
Read the paragraph.Maria excels in gymnastics and tumbling. She has the commitment and dedication it takes to be successful in a demanding sport. The balance beam is my favorite event to watch because it requires a great deal of focus. Maria will continue training in the hopes of landing a spot on the competitive team.Which best explains the inconsistency in writing used in this paragraph?
Answer
A
It does not maintain a single point of view.
B
It does not maintain appropriate verb tense.
C
It does not maintain the same tone throughout.
D
It does not maintain the same style throughout.
Explanation
The paragraph shifts from writing about Maria in the third person (“Maria excels” and “She has”) to the first person (“my favorite event”). That change in perspective means it does not maintain a single point of view. The verb tense remains consistent, and the tone and style do not show the main inconsistency.
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