Correct Shifts in Pronoun Number - 6th Grade Writing
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Find and correct the pronoun shift: "When I finished my project, you should turn it in."
Find and correct the pronoun shift: "When I finished my project, you should turn it in."
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Correct: "When you finish your project, you should turn it in.". Changed $1$st person "I" to $2$nd person "you" - keep both $2$nd.
Correct: "When you finish your project, you should turn it in.". Changed $1$st person "I" to $2$nd person "you" - keep both $2$nd.
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Find and correct the pronoun shift: "The team practiced hard because he wanted to win."
Find and correct the pronoun shift: "The team practiced hard because he wanted to win."
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Correct: "The team practiced hard because they wanted to win.". "Team" is singular collective noun, but "they" matches team members' plurality.
Correct: "The team practiced hard because they wanted to win.". "Team" is singular collective noun, but "they" matches team members' plurality.
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Choose the pronoun that agrees in number: "Neither of the answers is correct, so ___ must be changed."
Choose the pronoun that agrees in number: "Neither of the answers is correct, so ___ must be changed."
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it. "Neither" is singular, requiring singular pronoun "it."
it. "Neither" is singular, requiring singular pronoun "it."
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Find and correct the pronoun shift: "Everyone should bring their notebook to class."
Find and correct the pronoun shift: "Everyone should bring their notebook to class."
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Correct: "Everyone should bring his or her notebook to class.". "Everyone" is singular indefinite pronoun, requiring singular pronouns.
Correct: "Everyone should bring his or her notebook to class.". "Everyone" is singular indefinite pronoun, requiring singular pronouns.
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Identify the pronoun that maintains consistent person: "I enjoy science because ___ helps me understand the world."
Identify the pronoun that maintains consistent person: "I enjoy science because ___ helps me understand the world."
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it. "I" requires $1$st person; "you" would shift to $2$nd person.
it. "I" requires $1$st person; "you" would shift to $2$nd person.
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Which pronoun set is $3$rd person singular (masculine, feminine, neutral)?
Which pronoun set is $3$rd person singular (masculine, feminine, neutral)?
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he/him/his; she/her/hers; it/its. These pronouns refer to someone/something other than speaker or listener.
he/him/his; she/her/hers; it/its. These pronouns refer to someone/something other than speaker or listener.
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Which pronoun set is $2$nd person (singular or plural)?
Which pronoun set is $2$nd person (singular or plural)?
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you, your, yours. Same form for one person or multiple people being addressed.
you, your, yours. Same form for one person or multiple people being addressed.
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Which pronoun set is $1$st person plural?
Which pronoun set is $1$st person plural?
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we, us, our, ours. These pronouns refer to the speaker/writer and others.
we, us, our, ours. These pronouns refer to the speaker/writer and others.
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Which pronoun set is $3$rd person plural?
Which pronoun set is $3$rd person plural?
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they, them, their, theirs. These pronouns refer to multiple people/things.
they, them, their, theirs. These pronouns refer to multiple people/things.
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What is the main rule for avoiding inappropriate shifts in pronoun person?
What is the main rule for avoiding inappropriate shifts in pronoun person?
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Keep the same person unless the meaning clearly requires a change. Consistency prevents confusion about who is being discussed.
Keep the same person unless the meaning clearly requires a change. Consistency prevents confusion about who is being discussed.
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Which pronoun set is $1$st person singular?
Which pronoun set is $1$st person singular?
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I, me, my, mine. These pronouns refer to the speaker/writer.
I, me, my, mine. These pronouns refer to the speaker/writer.
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What is a pronoun shift in number, and which numbers are involved?
What is a pronoun shift in number, and which numbers are involved?
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A change between singular and plural pronouns in the same context. Inconsistent use of singular (I, he, she) and plural (we, they) forms.
A change between singular and plural pronouns in the same context. Inconsistent use of singular (I, he, she) and plural (we, they) forms.
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What is a pronoun shift in person, and which persons are involved?
What is a pronoun shift in person, and which persons are involved?
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A change between $1$st, $2$nd, and $3$rd person in the same context. Inconsistent use of I/we, you, he/she/they within the same sentence or paragraph.
A change between $1$st, $2$nd, and $3$rd person in the same context. Inconsistent use of I/we, you, he/she/they within the same sentence or paragraph.
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Find and correct the pronoun shift: "When you read the article, I learned a lot."
Find and correct the pronoun shift: "When you read the article, I learned a lot."
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Correct: "When I read the article, I learned a lot.". Keep consistent $1$st person throughout the sentence.
Correct: "When I read the article, I learned a lot.". Keep consistent $1$st person throughout the sentence.
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Find and correct the pronoun shift: "A driver should check their mirrors before turning."
Find and correct the pronoun shift: "A driver should check their mirrors before turning."
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Correct: "A driver should check his or her mirrors before turning.". "Driver" is singular, requiring singular pronouns.
Correct: "A driver should check his or her mirrors before turning.". "Driver" is singular, requiring singular pronouns.
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What is the main rule for avoiding inappropriate shifts in pronoun number?
What is the main rule for avoiding inappropriate shifts in pronoun number?
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Match pronoun number to its antecedent (singular with singular, plural with plural). Pronouns must agree with what they replace.
Match pronoun number to its antecedent (singular with singular, plural with plural). Pronouns must agree with what they replace.
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Identify the correct pronoun to match the indefinite pronoun: "Each of the students forgot ___ book."
Identify the correct pronoun to match the indefinite pronoun: "Each of the students forgot ___ book."
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his or her. "Each" is singular, requiring singular pronouns.
his or her. "Each" is singular, requiring singular pronouns.
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Find and correct the pronoun shift: "If a student wants to pass, you must study daily."
Find and correct the pronoun shift: "If a student wants to pass, you must study daily."
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Correct: "If a student wants to pass, he or she must study daily.". Changed $3$rd person "student" to $2$nd person "you" - keep both $3$rd.
Correct: "If a student wants to pass, he or she must study daily.". Changed $3$rd person "student" to $2$nd person "you" - keep both $3$rd.
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Find and correct the pronoun shift: "Maria told us that you should recycle to help the planet."
Find and correct the pronoun shift: "Maria told us that you should recycle to help the planet."
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Correct: "Maria told us that we should recycle to help the planet.". Changed $1$st person "us" to $2$nd person "you" - keep both $1$st.
Correct: "Maria told us that we should recycle to help the planet.". Changed $1$st person "us" to $2$nd person "you" - keep both $1$st.
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Which pronoun person is used for the speaker: first, second, or third?
Which pronoun person is used for the speaker: first, second, or third?
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First person. I/we pronouns represent the speaker's perspective.
First person. I/we pronouns represent the speaker's perspective.
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Find and correct the pronoun shift: "A driver must signal before they turn."
Find and correct the pronoun shift: "A driver must signal before they turn."
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A driver must signal before he or she turns. 'Driver' is singular, needing singular pronoun agreement.
A driver must signal before he or she turns. 'Driver' is singular, needing singular pronoun agreement.
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Which pronoun person is used for someone spoken about: first, second, or third?
Which pronoun person is used for someone spoken about: first, second, or third?
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Third person. He/she/it/they refer to people or things being discussed.
Third person. He/she/it/they refer to people or things being discussed.
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Find and correct the pronoun shift: "Each runner must tie their shoes."
Find and correct the pronoun shift: "Each runner must tie their shoes."
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Each runner must tie his or her shoes. 'Each' is singular, requiring singular pronouns.
Each runner must tie his or her shoes. 'Each' is singular, requiring singular pronouns.
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Which pronoun person is used for the person spoken to: first, second, or third?
Which pronoun person is used for the person spoken to: first, second, or third?
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Second person. You/your pronouns address the reader or listener directly.
Second person. You/your pronouns address the reader or listener directly.
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Find and correct the pronoun shift: "If a student studies, you will improve."
Find and correct the pronoun shift: "If a student studies, you will improve."
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If a student studies, he or she will improve. Keep third person throughout; 'student' needs he/she, not you.
If a student studies, he or she will improve. Keep third person throughout; 'student' needs he/she, not you.
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