3. Unnecessary shifts in mood e.g.,
Pay your taxes and you should be honest. If I were rich and she was single, I would marry her. They insisted that the money be collected and that a
receipt is given in returned.
4. Unnecessary shifts in person or number e.g.,
When one tries hard enough, you can do almost
anything.
Sometimes shifts in person take place in the definite and indefinite “you”. (p. 69) e.g.,
I wish you would tell me how you can learn to drive.
It is safest never to use indefinite “you” in essays and other kinds of formal writing.
A shift in number from singular to plural confuses the reader and results in faulty pronoun reference.
e.g.,
I try to take good care of my car, for when one does not, he usually pays a big price. (p. 70)
5. Unnecessary shifts in discourse e.g.,
The teacher asked George if he would write the paper and will he turn it in on time. (p. 70)
Faulty parallelism (p.58 Ma) e.g.,
To chew carefully and eating slowly are necessary for
good digestion.
As time passed, his feeling turned to anxiety, disbelief,
and finally becoming deeply concerned.
My job with a travel agency paid well and excitement
was provided.