Does this sentence have a shift in mood, or voice, or no shift

“We could go to the party, but we need a ride.”

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The sentence “We could go to the party, but we need a ride.” does not contain a significant shift in mood or voice. The overall tone remains consistent—a casual, practical approach to discussing the idea of going to a party. The conjunction "but" introduces a slight contrast, indicating a condition that must be met (needing a ride), but it does not alter the fundamental mood or voice of the statement.