A shift in a sentence occurs when
A) a compound subject is used.
B) a compound verb is used.
C) the first, second, and/or third person, the verb tenses, or active and passive voice are mixed within the same sentence.
D) the writer combines simple, compound, complex, and/or compound-complex sentences in an essay.

Question

A shift in a sentence occurs when
A) a compound subject is used.
B) a compound verb is used.
C) the first, second, and/or third person, the verb tenses, or active and passive voice are mixed within the same sentence.
D) the writer combines simple, compound, complex, and/or compound-complex sentences in an essay.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A shift in a sentence occurs when there is a sudden change or mixture of the first, second, and/or third person, the verb tenses, or active and passive voice within the same sentence. This can cause confusion for the reader and should be avoided.

A Shift in a Sentence Occurs When