Correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person (CCSS L.6.1.c)
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~6 min
eng.g6.f.ex_18
Fix Person Drift
Prompt
Fix the person drift in each: (1) 'When a student studies hard, you usually do well.' (2) 'A writer must revise. If they want to improve, you should peer-edit.' (3) 'If one wants to succeed, you must work hard.' (4) 'A reader brings background to the text. They interpret. You also infer.' Choose 3rd-person consistent OR 2nd-person consistent.
M-6-F-GR-EX-18-A
Interactive
Physical / non-image
Person-drift correction worksheet. 4 rows: ORIGINAL / 3RD-PERSON FIX / 2ND-PERSON FIX / CHOSEN VERSION. Self-check key on reverse.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
All 4 fixed with consistent person + person choice named = 4; 3 of 4 = 3; 2 of 4 = 2; <2 = 1
Hints
- Pick ONE person at start and stay.
- 3rd person = formal; 2nd person = direct.
Misconceptions to watch
- Switches person mid-fix.
- Treats 'singular they' as automatically wrong (modern accepts it).
Used in lessons