Pronouns Review 1 (L1cd)

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.

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.

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.

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.

The pronoun is INCORRECT. Replace it with the correct pronoun.

The exhibit was on butterflies, and they included a film.

• hers

• it

• its

• he

We were starving but decided to make the long drive home because the choices at the food court would have poisoned you.

• us

• her

• them

• No change is necessary.

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. 

Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift from third to second person?

• Seatbelts help people stay safe if you are in a crash.

• Cars are required by law to have seatbelts.

• Companies use crash tests to prove their cars are safe.

• Think about that next time you get in a car.

Which pronoun is used incorrectly?

My sister and I thought we were going to need help, but eventually we did it all by itself.

• my

• I

• we

• itself

When my parents got me a dog, we agreed that its responsibility was to set out food and water every day. How should the underlined part be corrected?

• my responsibility was

• their responsibility were

• its responsibility were

• they responsibility was