Point of view
Fix the following sentence
When a person studies hard, you will usually do well on the test.
What is "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."
What is "She finishes her homework and goes to bed."/She finished her homework and went to bed.
"They planned their trip carefully, mapping out every stop, so ___ wouldn’t miss anything."
a) we
b) I
c) they
d) you
What is "they"/What is "C"
Choose the correct verb to maintain tense consistency:
"They packed their bags, checked the itinerary, and ___ for the airport."
a) leave
b) left
c) will leave
d) leaving
What is b/left
Analysis: The effect an inconsistent point of view has on the reader’s understanding.
What is "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."
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."
What is: "I enjoy painting because you can express emotions through color. When I pick up a brush, I am free to create whatever you 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."
What is "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 one could always count on her patience."
What is: "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."
What is: "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."