Inappropriate Shifts in Pronouns
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.1.1D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the inappropriate shift in pronouns in the following sentence: 'If a student wants to succeed, you must study hard.'
A) No change is necessary.
B) Change 'you' to 'he or she'.
C) Change 'a student' to 'you'.
D) Change 'succeed' to 'succeeds'.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the sentence with an inappropriate shift in pronouns.
A) When a person is tired, they should rest.
B) If someone wants to win, they must practice.
C) If a student wants to pass, you should study.
D) When a teacher explains, students should listen.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Correct the pronoun shift in the sentence: 'Everyone should do their best if you want to succeed.'
A) Change 'their' to 'his or her'.
B) Change 'you' to 'they'.
C) Change 'Everyone' to 'You'.
D) Change 'succeed' to 'succeeds'.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence contains an inappropriate pronoun shift?
A) If a person wants to be healthy, they should eat well.
B) When a student studies, you should focus.
C) If a child is hungry, they will eat.
D) When a driver is tired, they should rest.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the error in the sentence: 'If a person wants to improve, you must work hard.'
A) Change 'a person' to 'you'.
B) Change 'you' to 'they'.
C) Change 'improve' to 'improves'.
D) No change is necessary.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.1.1D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Select the sentence with a pronoun shift error.
A) If a teacher is kind, students will respect them.
B) When a person is late, they should apologize.
C) If a student is diligent, you will succeed.
D) When a child is happy, they smile.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
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