Question

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?
○ it does not maintain a single point of view.
○ it does not maintain appropriate verb tense.
○ it does not maintain the same tone throughout.
○ it does not maintain the same style throughout.

Explanation:

The paragraph shifts between third-person (referring to "Maria", "she") and first-person ("my favorite event") without maintaining a consistent narrative perspective. The verb tenses are all present/future consistent, the tone remains positive and descriptive, and the writing style stays formal and clear throughout, so the core inconsistency is point of view.

Answer:

It does not maintain a single point of view.