Pronoun Power: Correcting Shifts in Number and Person
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting shifts in pronoun number and person to improve grammatical accuracy and clarity.
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Pronoun Power: Correcting Shifts in Number and Person
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Read each sentence carefully. Identify any shifts in pronoun number or person and rewrite the sentence correctly. If a sentence is already correct, write 'Correct'.
1. If a student wants to succeed, you must study diligently.
2. The team worked hard, and then they celebrated their victory.
3. Everyone should bring their own lunch if you want to eat.
4. We went to the park, and then he played on the swings.
Choose the correct pronoun to complete each sentence, ensuring no shifts in number or person.
1. When a person is tired, often needs to rest.
2. The birds built nest in the tall oak tree.
3. If you want to join the club, must fill out an application.
4. My friends and I are going to the concert; bought tickets yesterday.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses pronouns without shifts.
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Each student should do their best on the test.
Each student should do his or her best on the test.
Each student should do your best on the test.
Each student should do our best on the test.
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When you visit the library, one should always be quiet.
When you visit the library, you should always be quiet.
When you visit the library, they should always be quiet.
When you visit the library, we should always be quiet.
Rewrite the following paragraph, correcting all shifts in pronoun number and person:
When a person goes hiking, you should always bring plenty of water. They also need to tell someone where they are going. If we are careful, one can enjoy the beautiful scenery.
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