Question

In a paragraph of 3–5 sentences, first write a sentence that uses a shift in voice. Then explain why the shift is incorrect. Finally, write a sentence that corrects the shift

Answer 1

Shift in voice: When the author discusses the history of the United States, one can see the influence of European culture.

Explanation: The shift in voice occurs when the author goes from discussing a third-person perspective to a second-person perspective. It should either be "When discussing the history of the United States, one can see the influence of European culture" or "When the author discusses the history of the United States, one can see the influence of European culture."

Correction: When discussing the history of the United States, one can see the influence of European culture.