Point of view
Fix the following sentence
When a person studies hard, you will usually do well on the test.
"When a person studies hard, they will usually do well on the test."
Fix the verb tense inconsistency:
"She finishes her homework and went to bed."
"She finishes her homework and goes to bed."/She finished her homework and went to bed.
Fill in the blank
"They planned their trip carefully, mapping out every stop, so ___ wouldn’t miss anything."
a) we
b) I
c) they
d) you
"they"/ "C"
Fill in the blank:
"They packed their bags, checked the itinerary, and ___ for the airport."
a) leave
b) left
c) will leave
d) leaving
b/left
Analysis: What is the effect an inconsistent point of view has on the reader?
"An inconsistent point of view negatively affects a reader because it disrupts the flow of the sentence while also making it unclear to the reader what the sentence is attempting to express."
Change the following sentence from past tense to future tense:
"She completed the project before the deadline."
"She will complete the project before the deadline."
Fix the following sentence
"I enjoy painting because you can express emotions through color. When one picks up a brush, you are free to create whatever you imagine."
"I enjoy painting because you can express emotions through color. When I pick up a brush, I am free to create whatever I imagine."
Correct the following sentences:
"I enjoy hiking because it was a great way to relax. Last summer, I go on a long hike through the mountains."
"I enjoy hiking because it is a great way to relax. Last summer, I went on a long hike through the mountains."
Fix the following sentence:
"We always admired our teacher. She explained concepts clearly, and they could always count on her patience."
"We always admired our teacher. She explained concepts clearly, and we could always count on her patience."
Change these past-tense sentences into present tense:
"I woke up late and rushed out the door. The bus was already leaving, so I ran to catch it. Fortunately, I made it just in time."
"I wake up late and rush out the door. The bus is already leaving, so I run to catch it. Fortunately, I make it just in time."