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.

Answer 1

It does not maintain a single point of view.
The paragraph shifts from third person (Maria, she) to first person ("my favorite"), which creates the inconsistency.