Which of the following sentences contains a shift in tense? (points : 5)
-reading biographies you understand how the world works.
-no, i don't think that tweed goes with stretch pants that have ruffles.
-sure, it is easy to dye clothes if you know how.
-the sky was clear and blue, and suddenly it starts raining.

The answer is the last one. It starts in past tense by saying "was" but then changes to present tense by saying "starts".

third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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