
Correcting Inappropriate Shifts in Pronoun Number and Person
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Medium
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A. Tucker
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Correcting Inappropriate Shifts in Pronoun Number and Person
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I can make sure my pronouns match in number and person so my writing is clear and correct.
Learning Target
L.6.1c - Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.
Standard
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If a student wants to pass, they should study hard.
What's wrong with this sentence?
What's the subject?
What's the pronoun?
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If a student wants to pass, they should study hard.
What's wrong with this sentence?
What's the subject? (a student - singular)
What's the pronoun? (they - plural)
If a student wants to pass, he or she should study hard.
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Two Common Mistakes with Pronoun Shifts:
1️⃣ Shifting in Number (Singular vs. Plural)
Incorrect: When a person drives, they should be careful. ❌
Correct: When a person drives, he or she should be careful. ✅
Correct: When people drive, they should be careful. ✅
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence has a shift in number that makes it incorrect?
A) The dog chases the cat down the street.
B) The students bring their books to class.
C) The child forgot their homework at home.
D) The teachers discuss the lesson in their meeting.
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Multiple Choice
2. Identify the sentence with an incorrect shift in number.
A) A player must follow his or her coach’s directions.
B) The players must wear their uniforms to the game.
C) The student finished their test early.
D) The children played in their yards after school.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that correctly maintains singular or plural agreement.
A) The team worked hard to achieve their goal.
B) The dog wagged their tail happily.
C) The teachers finished their lesson plans before the meeting.
D) The child enjoyed playing with their friends at recess.
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Multiple Choice
4. Which sentence contains an incorrect shift in number?
A) Each student needs to bring their pencil to class.
B) The teachers shared their ideas during the meeting.
C) The man parked his car in the lot.
D) The dogs ran through the park and wagged their tails.
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Multiple Select
Choose the sentence that is incorrect due to a number shift.
A) If a person wants to succeed, they should work hard.
B) The dog barked when its owner came home.
C) Every student should complete their assignments on time.
D) The cats played with its toys.
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Multiple Choice
.Select the correct way to fix the following sentence:
"A teacher should always help their students."
A) A teacher should always help his or her students.
B) A teacher should always help their students.
C) A teacher should always help its students.
D) A teacher should always help his students.
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Two Common Mistakes with Pronoun Shifts:
2️⃣ Shifting in Person (1st, 2nd, 3rd person mix-ups)
Incorrect: When you go to the mall, one should bring money. ❌
Correct: When you go to the mall, you should bring money. ✅
Correct: When one go to the mall, one should bring money. ✅
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Multiple Choice
Choose the answer that correctly revises the sentence to maintain a consistent point of view.
When I walked into the room, you could see that it was decorated for a party.
A) When I walked into the room, I could see that it was decorated for a party.
B) When I walked into the room, he could see that it was decorated for a party.
C) When I walked into the room, they could see that it was decorated for a party.
D) When I walked into the room, it could be seen that it was decorated for a party.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the answer that correctly revises the sentence to maintain a consistent point of view.
If you practice every day, one can improve their writing skills.
A) If you practice every day, you can improve your writing skills.
B) If you practice every day, he can improve his writing skills.
C) If you practice every day, they can improve their writing skills.
D) If you practice every day, it can improve your writing skills.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the answer that correctly revises the sentence to maintain a consistent point of view.
She loves to read mystery novels, and when you read one, it keeps you guessing.
A) She loves to read mystery novels, and when I read one, it keeps me guessing.
B) She loves to read mystery novels, and when she reads one, it keeps her guessing.
C) She loves to read mystery novels, and when they read one, it keeps them guessing.
D) She loves to read mystery novels, and when it is read, it keeps you guessing.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the answer that correctly revises the sentence to maintain a consistent point of view.
When students work hard, you can see their confidence grow.
A) When students work hard, he can see his confidence grow.
B) When students work hard, she can see her confidence grow.
C) When students work hard, they can see their confidence grow.
D) When students work hard, we can see their confidence grow.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the answer that correctly revises the sentence to maintain a consistent point of view.
As a teacher, I always remind students that you should proofread your work.
A) As a teacher, I always remind students that one should proofread their work.
B) As a teacher, I always remind students that I should proofread my work.
C) As a teacher, I always remind students that she should proofread her work.
D) As a teacher, I always remind students that they should proofread their work.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the answer that correctly revises the sentence to maintain a consistent point of view.
When one studies for a test, you will likely get a better grade.
A) When one studies for a test, he will likely get a better grade.
B) When one studies for a test, they will likely get a better grade.
C) When one studies for a test, one will likely get a better grade.
D) When one studies for a test, she will likely get a better grade.
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