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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.

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

but im correct on the others

Answer 5

You are right about 6 and 9.

EG is correct about 7 and 8.