Which sentence contains a shift in number?
The lake contained garbage that flows through the storm drains.
He couldn't refuse when offered another helping of dessert; sometimes you just can't resist!
His book was returned to the bin, and then Johnny carried the other books home.
If a student does not understand the assignment, they should consult the textbook.
Question 2
Which sentence contains a shift in number?
Susan told the children they would not receive the gifts unless they complete all of their tasks.
The team won the game, and the victory was celebrated till morning.
When an athlete does not practice, they cannot expect to excel.
When the students want to raise their grades, you usually study more.
Question 3
Which sentence contains a shift in number?
We used to have a problem with the dogs; now you can't hear them bark at all.
Each person should bring a gift, or they will not be admitted to the festival.
She makes a pot of coffee and then went into the next room.
The student's computer program crashed, and future crashes were anticipated.
Question 4
Which sentence contains a shift in number?
Everyone should report to your building by 7:00 a.m.
We drove around the block in Billy's car for a few minutes, and then we discover the flat tire.
The baseball was thrown far and wide, so the pitcher ruined his average.
Each visitor to the museum should pick up their visitor pass at the head office.
Question 5
Which sentence contains a shift in number?
The dog walked to the tree; then he barks and lies down next to his house.
I enjoy reading financial forecasts of the future, but you wonder which will turn out to be correct.
Most people expect major improvements in the future, but some hardships are also anticipated.
When an employee is treated with respect, they are more motivated to do a good job.
Question 6
Which sentence contains a shift in person?
He couldn't refuse when offered another helping of dessert; sometimes you just can't resist!
The lake contained garbage that flows through the storm drains.
If a student does not understand the assignment, they should consult the textbook.
His book was returned to the bin, and then Johnny carried the other books home.
Question 7
Which sentence contains a shift in person?
The team won the game, and the victory was celebrated till morning.
When an athlete does not practice, they cannot expect to excel.
Susan told the children they would not receive the gifts unless they complete all of their tasks.
When the students want to raise their grades, you usually study more.
Question 8
Which sentence contains a shift in person?
Each person should bring a gift, or they will not be admitted to the festival.
We used to have a problem with the dogs; now you can't hear them bark at all.
She makes a pot of coffee and then went into the next room.
The student's computer program crashed, and future crashes were anticipated.
Question 9
Which sentence contains a shift in person?
We drove around the block in Billy's car for a few minutes, and then we discover the flat tire.
Each visitor to the museum should pick up their visitor pass at the head office.
The baseball was thrown far and wide, so the pitcher ruined his average.
Everyone should report to your building by 7:00 a.m.
Question 10
Which sentence contains a shift in person?
I enjoy reading financial forecasts of the future, but you wonder which will turn out to be correct.
The dog walked to the tree; then he barks and lies down next to his house.
Most people expect major improvements in the future, but some hardships are also anticipated.
When an employee is treated with respect, they are more motivated to do a good job.
Question 11
Which sentence contains a shift in subject and voice?
We drove around the block in Billy's car for a few minutes, and then we discover the flat tire.
Everyone should report to your building by 7:00 a.m.
Each visitor to the museum should pick up their visitor pass at the head office.
The baseball was thrown far and wide, so the pitcher ruined his average.
Question 12
Which sentence contains a shift in subject and voice?
When an employee is treated with respect, they are more motivated to do a good job.
Most people expect major improvements in the future, but some hardships are also anticipated.
The dog walked to the tree; then he barks and lies down next to his house.
I enjoy reading financial forecasts of the future, but you wonder which will turn out to be correct.
Question 13
Which sentence contains a shift in subject and voice?
If a student does not understand the assignment, they should consult the textbook.
The lake contained garbage that flows through the storm drains.
His book was returned to the bin, and then Johnny carried the other books home.
He couldn't refuse when offered another helping of dessert; sometimes you just can't resist!
Question 14
Which sentence contains a shift in subject and voice?
The team won the game, and the victory was celebrated till morning.
Susan told the children they would not receive the gifts unless they complete all of their tasks.
When an athlete does not practice, they cannot expect to excel.
When the students want to raise their grades, you usually study more.
Question 15
Which sentence contains a shift in subject and voice?
Each person should bring a gift, or they will not be admitted to the festival.
We used to have a problem with the dogs; now you can't hear them bark at all.
The student's computer program crashed, and future crashes were anticipated.
She makes a pot of coffee and then went into the next room.
Question 16
Which sentence contains a shift in tense?
We drove around the block in Billy's car for a few minutes, and then we discover the flat tire.
Each visitor to the museum should pick up their visitor pass at the head office.
Everyone should report to your building by 7:00 a.m.
The baseball was thrown far and wide, so the pitcher ruined his average.
Question 17
Which sentence contains a shift in tense?
When an employee is treated with respect, they are more motivated to do a good job.
The dog walked to the tree; then he barks and lies down next to his house.
I enjoy reading financial forecasts of the future, but you wonder which will turn out to be correct.
Most people expect major improvements in the future, but some hardships are also anticipated.
Question 18
Which sentence contains a shift in tense?
He couldn't refuse when offered another helping of dessert; sometimes you just can't resist!
If a student does not understand the assignment, they should consult the textbook.
His book was returned to the bin, and then Johnny carried the other books home.
The lake contained garbage that flows through the storm drains.
Question 19
Which sentence contains a shift in tense?
The team won the game, and the victory was celebrated till morning.
When an athlete does not practice, they cannot expect to excel.
When the students want to raise their grades, you usually study more.
Susan told the children they would not receive the gifts unless they complete all of their tasks.
Question 20
Which sentence contains a shift in tense?
Each person should bring a gift, or they will not be admitted to the festival.
The student's computer program crashed, and future crashes were anticipated.
We used to have a problem with the dogs; now you can't hear them bark at all.
She makes a pot of coffee and then went into the next room.
1.His book was returned to the bin, and then Johnny carried the other books home.
2.When the students want to raise their grades, you usually study more.
3.Each person should bring a gift, or they will not be admitted to the festival.
4.Everyone should report to your building by 7:00 a.m
5.Most people expect major improvements in the future, but some hardships are also anticipated.
6.If a student does not understand the assignment, they should consult the textbook.
7.When the students want to raise their grades, you usually study more.
8.Each person should bring a gift, or they will not be admitted to the festival
9.We drove around the block in Billy's car for a few minutes, and then we discover the flat tire
10.I enjoy reading financial forecasts of the future, but you wonder which will turn out to be correct.
11.The baseball was thrown far and wide, so the pitcher ruined his average.
12.Most people expect major improvements in the future, but some hardships are also anticipated.
13.The lake contained garbage that flows through the storm drains.
14.Susan told the children they would not receive the gifts unless they complete all of their tasks
15.The student's computer program crashed, and future crashes were anticipated.
16.We drove around the block in Billy's car for a few minutes, and then we discover the flat tire
17.The dog walked to the tree; then he barks and lies down next to his house
18.He couldn't refuse when offered another helping of dessert; sometimes you just can't resist!
19.When an athlete does not practice, they cannot expect to excel.
20.We used to have a problem with the dogs; now you can't hear them bark at all.
These sentences contain so many errors that it's impossible to pick only one sentence from each group.
I am just suppose to pick one
Study your text materials for the different categories -- like a "shift in number." Are you looking for subject-verb agreement or pronoun-antecedent agreement?
To identify sentences that contain a shift in number, you need to look for inconsistencies in the use of singular and plural forms of nouns and pronouns.
Here are the answers for each question:
1. The sentence "If a student does not understand the assignment, they should consult the textbook." contains a shift in number. The pronoun "a student" is singular, while the pronoun "they" is plural.
2. The sentence "When an athlete does not practice, they cannot expect to excel." contains a shift in number. The noun "athlete" is singular, while the pronoun "they" is plural.
3. The sentence "Each person should bring a gift, or they will not be admitted to the festival." contains a shift in number. The noun "person" is singular, while the pronoun "they" is plural.
4. The sentence "Each visitor to the museum should pick up their visitor pass at the head office." contains a shift in number. The noun "visitor" is singular, while the pronoun "their" is plural.
5. The sentence "When an employee is treated with respect, they are more motivated to do a good job." contains a shift in number. The noun "employee" is singular, while the pronoun "they" is plural.
6. None of the sentences given contain a shift in person. The subject stays in the same person throughout each sentence.
7. None of the sentences given contain a shift in person. The subject stays in the same person throughout each sentence.
8. None of the sentences given contain a shift in person. The subject stays in the same person throughout each sentence.
9. None of the sentences given contain a shift in person. The subject stays in the same person throughout each sentence.
10. None of the sentences given contain a shift in person. The subject stays in the same person throughout each sentence.
11. The sentence "We drove around the block in Billy's car for a few minutes, and then we discover the flat tire." contains a shift in subject and voice. The subject changes from "we" to "discover."
12. None of the sentences given contain a shift in subject and voice. The subject stays consistent throughout each sentence.
13. None of the sentences given contain a shift in subject and voice. The subject stays consistent throughout each sentence.
14. None of the sentences given contain a shift in subject and voice. The subject stays consistent throughout each sentence.
15. None of the sentences given contain a shift in subject and voice. The subject stays consistent throughout each sentence.
16. The sentence "We drove around the block in Billy's car for a few minutes, and then we discover the flat tire." contains a shift in tense. The verb "drove" is past tense, while the verb "discover" is present tense.
17. The sentence "The dog walked to the tree; then he barks and lies down next to his house." contains a shift in tense. The verb "walked" is past tense, while the verbs "barks" and "lies" are present tense.
18. The sentence "He couldn't refuse when offered another helping of dessert; sometimes you just can't resist!" contains a shift in tense. The verb "couldn't refuse" is past tense, while the verb "can't resist" is present tense.
19. None of the sentences given contain a shift in tense. The tense stays consistent throughout each sentence.
20. The sentence "She makes a pot of coffee and then went into the next room." contains a shift in tense. The verb "makes" is present tense, while the verb "went" is past tense.