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 starts by talking about Maria in third - person, then suddenly says "my favorite event" which shifts to first - person, showing a change in point of view.

Answer:

It does not maintain a single point of view.