Pronoun Agreement Shift

Which sentence is an example of pronoun shift?

• We were told that, if you studied hard, we could get a good grade.
• When the students entered the room, they were ready for the test.
• As I was reading my book, I remembered that my mom needed me to unload the dishwasher.
• You need to organize your room today before your father gets home.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which sentence is an example of pronoun shift?

• Everyone needs to RSVP to his or her teacher for the field trip.
• Everybody needs to bring their pencil to class.
• Someone left his/her jacket in the hallway.
• All of the students needed their pencils for math class.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which sentence is an example of pronoun shift?

• Many people are able to water ski if they practice.
• If you want to learn a new skill, then you really need to practice.
• Several Girl Scout cookies were missing from its box.
• We climbed the hill and found our friends waiting.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which sentence is an example of pronoun shift?

• When Jim arrived, you could see that he was late.
• As Janie rounded the corner, she knew that she was late.
• People are likely to just show up to their auditions on time.
• We passed the quizizz because we studied the material.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which sentence is an example of pronoun shift?

• If you miss the bus, you will have to walk.
• When we found the dog, we were so happy that he was okay.
• When I finally arrived, I was so relieved.
• A pilot's life is interesting because they get to travel the world.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

It is important for a person to be sure before you get married.

• This sentence is an example of pronoun shift from 3rd person to 1st person.
• This sentence is an example of pronoun shift from 3rd person to 2nd person.
• This sentence contains no pronoun shift.
• This sentence is an example of a pronoun shift between numbers.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Everybody should learn from their mistakes.

• This sentence is an example of pronoun shift between 1st person to 3rd person.
• This sentence is an example of pronoun shift between 2nd person and 3rd person.
• This sentence is an example of pronoun shift between numbers.
• There is no pronoun shift in this sentence example.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Teachers often work long hours because they usually take their work home.

• This sentence is an example of pronoun shift between 1st and 3rd person.
• This sentence is an example of pronoun shift between 2nd person and 3rd person.
• This sentence is an example of pronoun shift between numbers.
• This sentence is correct and contains no pronoun shift errors.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which sentence is an example of pronoun shift?

• Everyone on the team was excited for their upcoming game.
• They had practiced repeatedly and thought that they were prepared.
• Many felt prepared because of their extra practice session.
• When they scored the goal, they jumped up and down.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which sentence is an example of pronoun shift?

• Students were told that you need a set of markers to complete the poster.
• The bikers were told that they could use the trail.
• The kindergartners explained that they wanted to play outside.
• The boaters docked their boats at Holiday Marina. 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D