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Pronoun Shift Do I mean you, the reader? Or am I talking about someone else?
This presentation covers maintaining consistency in pronoun point - of view.
A pronoun shift item on an objective test might look like this. . .
Sample Item We ordered with care at the expensive A restaurant because youdidn’twant the shame we don’t want the shame you don’t want the shame B of not having enough money to pay our bill. C A. B. C. D. You should order we didn’t your bill No change is necessary. You Is we is a don’t ordered, you shift in person, don’t, option B which or our a problem? corrects.
Don’t Mix Pronoun Persons. Shawna refuses to try mountain climbing because she can get stuck in a blizzard you and freeze to death. If you were the one who froze, I’d be okay with mountain climbing! Grizzly!
Pronoun Persons First Person § I § me § my, mine § myself § we § us § our, ours § ourselves Second Person § your, yours § yourself, yourselves Know your persons! Third Person § he, she, it § him, her § his, hers, its § himself, herself, itself § they § them § their, theirs § themselves
Second-person pronouns must refer to the reader. You must study to do well on your test. Preparation is the key to yoursuccess. Preparation is the key to your success. Yes, this means you, the reader!
Quick Test Directions: In the items that follow, choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose “No change is necessary. ” Show me what you know.
Item 1 We were starving but decided to make the long drive home because the choices at the food court would have poisoned you. . you A. us us B. her C. them D. No change is necessary.
Item 2 Today you can buy fried chicken in minutes at a A fast food drive-thru. But in the 1800 s, you had a woman you had B B to slaughter, pluck, and cook the bird herself to C serve chicken for dinner. A. B. C. D. she a woman ourselves No change is necessary.
Item 3 When a student has disappointed aaprofessor, student has disappointed professor, you can always try smiling in class or offering a compliment to get back on the teacher’s good side. A. students have B. I have C. you have D. No change is necessary.
Item 4 Athletes need to stay hydrated. They can choose A plain water from a fountain, but you might prefer aa they might prefer you might prefer a B B drink that adds electrolytes so that their C performance is optimal. A. B. C. D. You they our No change is necessary.
Item 5 Fritz refuses to buy books until after the semester has begun. The texts professors require on the syllabus are often not necessary for your success in class. A. my B. our C. his D. No change is necessary.
Item 6 I refuse to drive on the interstate at rush hour. A Too many drivers are whipping in and out of lanes, careless about how their behavior affects you. . their behavior affects you me. B C C A. B. C. D. We should refuse my me No change is necessary.
Item 7 If you are daring, try this bacon-maple ice cream sundae that I made. The combination of salty and sweet might appeal to you. . you A. me B. them C. her D. No change is necessary.
Item 8 You can fix your money problems with a little A financial discipline. You must pay yourself first, B C putting a few dollars into savings before tackling any of the other bills. A. B. C. D. We People themselves No change is necessary.
Item 9 Malcolm and Dwayne are in competition for Yolanda’s love. Buying flowers would win you a woman’s affection. A. them B. him C. us D. No change is necessary.
Item 10 Professional race car drivers listen closely to their A engines. You can anticipate performance They can anticipate performance You can anticipate performance BB variations based on sounds a regular driver would C miss. A. B. C. D. your They we No change is necessary.
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