Correcting Shifts in Pronoun Number and Person
A Grade 9 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting shifts in pronoun number and person.
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Correcting Shifts in Pronoun Number and Person
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Read each sentence carefully. Identify any shifts in pronoun number or person and rewrite the sentence to correct the error. If a sentence is correct, write 'Correct'.
1. Everyone should do their best to keep our environment clean.
2. If a student studies diligently, you will likely succeed in the course.
3. The team members knew that they had to rely on each other if you wanted to win the championship.
4. One must be careful when driving in icy conditions; you can easily lose control of your car.
Complete each sentence by choosing the pronoun that maintains consistency in number and person.
5. A good citizen always remembers to do part for the community.
6. When an individual works hard, often sees positive results.
7. If we want to achieve our goals, must work together as a team.
8. Everyone in the class submitted essay on time.
9. Which sentence correctly maintains pronoun consistency?
A person should always follow their dreams.
If you want to succeed, one must work hard.
Students should complete their assignments regularly.
When someone is tired, you should rest.
Read the following statements. Indicate whether the statement about pronoun shifts is True or False.
10. A shift in pronoun number occurs when a singular pronoun refers to a plural antecedent.
True
False