Pronoun Viewpoint

Instructions: Correct the sentences below for shifts in viewpoint. For example:

Incorrect: I started the project early because you never know when you will run into problems.
Corrected: I started the project early because I never know when I will run into problems.

1. I like to eat lunch before the afternoon because it is better for your health.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
I like to eat lunch before the afternoon because it is better for my health.

2. When one works hard at a task, he or she usually gets good results.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
When one works hard at a task, one usually gets good results.
Or: When a person works hard at a task, he or she usually gets good results.
Or: When people work hard at a task, they usually get good results.

3. I usually work late on Thursdays because you can get a lot done at the end of the week.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
I usually work late on Thursdays because I can get a lot done at the end of the week.

4. The manager said that their department is exceptionally productive when you least expect it.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
The manager said that the department is exceptionally productive when least expected.

5. If you listen carefully, we can hear inconsistencies in their responses.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
If we listen carefully, we can hear inconsistencies in their responses.
Or: If you listen carefully, you can hear inconsistencies in their responses.