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.
6.He couldn't refuse when offered another helping of dessert; sometimes you just can't resist!
7.When an athlete does not practice, they cannot expect to excel.
8.She makes a pot of coffee and then went into the next room
9.Everyone should report to your building by 7:00 a.m
For 7 I would have put:
When the students want to raise their grades, you usually study more.
For 8:
We used to have a problem with the dofgs; now you can't hear them bark at all.
For 9:
The baseball was thrown far and wide, so the pitcher ruined his image.
I am only guessing though.
You are right about 6 and 9.
EG is correct about 7 and 8.
"shift in person" refers to whether first, second, or third person is used:
first person = I, me, we, us, and all their forms
second person = you, your, and all its forms
third person = he, she, it, they, and all their forms, plus all other pronouns and nouns.
but im correct on the others
You are right about 6 and 9.
EG is correct about 7 and 8.
To determine if a sentence contains a shift in person, you need to evaluate if the pronouns used in the sentence are consistent. A shift in person occurs when the sentence starts with one person or group perspective (e.g., first person "I" or plural "we") and then switches to a different person or group perspective (e.g., third person "he/she" or second person "you"). Let's analyze each sentence to find the answer:
Question 6:
- "He couldn't refuse when offered another helping of dessert; sometimes you just can't resist!" - This sentence uses the third person "he" consistently. No shift in person.
- "The lake contained garbage that flows through the storm drains." - This sentence uses the third person "the" consistently. No shift in person.
- "If a student does not understand the assignment, they should consult the textbook." - This sentence starts with third person "a student" but shifts to the plural pronoun "they." It contains a shift in person.
- "His book was returned to the bin, and then Johnny carried the other books home." - This sentence uses third person "his" consistently. No shift in person.
Answer to Question 6: The sentence "If a student does not understand the assignment, they should consult the textbook." contains a shift in person.
Question 7:
- "The team won the game, and the victory was celebrated till morning." - This sentence uses third person "the" consistently. No shift in person.
- "When an athlete does not practice, they cannot expect to excel." - This sentence starts with third person "an athlete" but shifts to the plural pronoun "they." It contains a shift in person.
- "Susan told the children they would not receive the gifts unless they complete all of their tasks." - This sentence uses third person "Susan" consistently. No shift in person.
- "When the students want to raise their grades, you usually study more." - This sentence starts with third person "the students" but shifts to second person "you." It contains a shift in person.
Answer to Question 7: The sentences "When an athlete does not practice, they cannot expect to excel." and "When the students want to raise their grades, you usually study more." both contain a shift in person.
Question 8:
- "Each person should bring a gift, or they will not be admitted to the festival." - This sentence starts with "each person" but shifts to the plural pronoun "they." It contains a shift in person.
- "We used to have a problem with the dogs; now you can't hear them bark at all." - This sentence uses first person "we" and second person "you" consistently. No shift in person.
- "She makes a pot of coffee and then went into the next room." - This sentence uses third person "she" consistently. No shift in person.
- "The student's computer program crashed, and future crashes were anticipated." - This sentence uses third person "the student's" consistently. No shift in person.
Answer to Question 8: The sentence "Each person should bring a gift, or they will not be admitted to the festival." contains a shift in person.
Question 9:
- "We drove around the block in Billy's car for a few minutes, and then we discover the flat tire." - This sentence uses first person "we" consistently. No shift in person.
- "Each visitor to the museum should pick up their visitor pass at the head office." - This sentence starts with "each visitor" but shifts to the singular pronoun "their." It contains a shift in person.
- "The baseball was thrown far and wide, so the pitcher ruined his average." - This sentence uses third person "the" consistently. No shift in person.
- "Everyone should report to your building by 7:00 a.m." - This sentence starts with "everyone" but shifts to second person "your." It contains a shift in person.
Answer to Question 9: The sentences "Each visitor to the museum should pick up their visitor pass at the head office." and "Everyone should report to your building by 7:00 a.m." both contain a shift in person.