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Comparing and Contrasting Two Versions of The War of the Worlds — Unit test

Question 40 • MO-English Language Arts 12 Full

Which sentence contains a pronoun shift error?

Answer
A
When we play football, our whole neighborhood joins in.
B
If you want to join the chorus, they have to audition.
C
When writing of mine is read aloud, I get nervous.
D
If his grades are high enough, he will get a scholarship.

Explanation

Choice B shifts from the second-person pronoun “you” to the third-person pronoun “they.” The sentence should keep the pronouns consistent, such as “If you want to join the chorus, you have to audition.” The other choices keep their pronouns consistent.

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