Question

read the paragraph.

monica relocated into a new apartment last weekend. she had countless boxes to pack and could not possibly attempt to transport the furniture herself. she is hiring movers to help her with the heaviest items. monicas furniture was loaded into a truck and moved to her new apartment. she was there to instruct the movers where to put everything. luckily, all the furniture made it to the location in one piece!

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 verb tenses: it starts with past tense ("relocated", "had"), uses present tense ("is hiring"), then returns to past tense ("was loaded", "was there"). This inconsistent verb tense creates the writing error, as point of view, tone, and style remain consistent throughout.

Answer:

It does not maintain appropriate verb tense.