Point of View Practice - 1st, 2nd, or 3rd

I remember the day we set out on that vacation. It was really hot and my legs were sticking to the hot leather seats of the family van. My little brother was so annoying. He kept asking to see his Barney video. I could not wait for that car ride to end! Family vacation…hah…every teens worst nightmare would be the best way to describe that trip!!

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person

Answer explanation

I, We, My = 1st Person

When Ginny and Max set off for the woods, Ginny was worried that they would find their dog caught in a hunter’s trap. She had not seen the dog for a few days and did not want to look for him alone, so she decided to ask Max to come along. Max thought they were just going on a fun adventure. He was excited when Ginny asked him to come with her for a hike in the woods. He was sure they would have a good time.

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person

Answer explanation

Ginny, Max, She, He = 3rd Person Omniscient

You stand frozen; watching the back door as it slowly creaks open. You cannot yet tell whether it is the wind or someone’s hand pushing the door. You hear a sneeze and run for the front of the house. A jingling sound follows you, but you are too scared to look back. Then you hear a familiar bark. You sign with relief as you realize it is your dog.

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person

Answer explanation

You = 2nd Person

I climbed down the tree and fell with a thud into the mud. Then I heard the guard dogs barking angrily as they ran toward me. My heart began to pound. What would happen to me? I could not be caught and put into jail again.

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person

Answer explanation

I , my, me = 1st Person

You see that your father is laughing like crazy again, but you have no idea why. Was he reading that silly book again? You hope he won't act so goofy when your friends come over later in the afternoon. You would die of embarrassment if he did.

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person

Answer explanation

You see....you hope....you would....= 2nd Person

In the school cafeteria, John felt lonely and out of place, so he ate his lunch as fast as he could. On the other side of the table, Jane was wondering if she would ever get used to this noisy and crowded school. Jane hated the loudness. As for Libby, she was so upset and stressed. She hoped that Mrs. Baldwin would call her out of English class today so she could talk to her.

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person

Answer explanation

John, he, Jane, she, Libby, she = 3rd Person Omniscient

Fido was so happy to be home. He lay on his back and put his feet up in the air. He was never going to run away again. He wondered when his people were going to serve his dinner. If only they knew how tired an adventurous dog like him could get!

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person

Answer explanation

Fido, he = 3rd Person - Limited

When I went to the store, I saw a girl crying on the sidewalk. When I took a closer look and I saw it was my friend. I walked to where she was and asked her what was wrong. She said, “Family problems.” Being a good friend, I told her to call me later if she wanted to talk about it.

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person

Answer explanation

I , me = 1st Person