Read the paragraph. The question of whether or not to allow cell phones in school is an important one. Cell phones are a monumen
tal distraction to young people whose attention should be focused on learning. However, they do serve a purpose in that phones allow students to communicate with their parents. Plus, cell phones are great for taking pictures with friends. In all, cell phone use at school must be carefully regulated. 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.
Option C:- It does not maintain the same tone throughout.
Explanation:
In this paragraph, both advantages and disadvantages of cell phone are discussed. This paragraph deals with advantages and disadvantages both at the same time so it does not maintain a constant tone throughout the paragraph. Disadvantage of cell phone is that it distracts the young people whose focus should be on education. Also it states about the advantages of cell phone like it helps the students to connect with their parents. Further it also helps in taking pictures with friends. Thus it talks about both advantages and disadvantages simultaneously, not maintaining the same tone throughout.
