- Read the passage and determine the point of view.
- First person
- Second person
- Third-person limited
- Third-person omniscient
The narrator uses the pronoun “I” to describe a personal experience. This indicates first-person point of view.
- Choose the pronoun that correctly completes the sentence in second-person point of view.
- I
- He
- You
- They
Second-person point of view uses pronouns such as “you” and “your.” The other choices are written in first-person or third-person point of view.
- Choose the sentence written in third-person limited.
- I watched the rain fall outside my window.
- You should bring an umbrella today.
- Maya hoped the teacher would postpone the exam.
- Liam feared the storm, while his sister secretly enjoyed it.
Third-person limited point of view focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character only. Choice D is third-person omniscient because it reveals the thoughts of two characters.
- Read the sentence and determine the point of view.
- First person
- Second person
- Third-person limited
- Third-person omniscient
The narrator directly addresses the reader using the pronoun “you.” This indicates second-person point of view.
- Which revision changes the sentence to first-person point of view?
- You carried the boxes into the garage.
- She carried the boxes into the garage.
- They carried the boxes into the garage.
- I carried the boxes into the garage.
First-person point of view uses pronouns such as “I” and “me.” Choice D correctly changes the sentence to first person.
- Read the passage and determine the point of view.
- First-person
- Second-person
- Third-person limited
- Third-person omniscient
The narrator refers to Ethan by name while revealing only Ethan’s thoughts. This makes the passage third-person limited.
- Which sentence contains an incorrect shift in point of view?
- I finished my homework before we ate dinner.
- You should bring your calculator to class.
- Marcus packed his suitcase and left for the airport.
- I walked through the museum, and you could see the paintings clearly.
Choice D incorrectly shifts from first-person (“I”) to second-person (“you”) within the same sentence. The other choices maintain a consistent point of view.
- Choose the sentence written in third-person omniscient.
- Jordan hoped the storm would cancel school, but he kept his face blank.
- Jordan and his parents watched the snow pile against the windows.
- Jordan hoped for a snow day, while his parents worried about the icy roads.
- Jordan stared at the clock and wondered whether the storm would arrive soon.
Third-person omniscient narration reveals the thoughts or feelings of multiple characters. Choice C shows both Jordan’s and his parents’ perspectives.
- Choose the pronoun that correctly completes the sentence in third-person point of view.
- I
- We
- She
- You
Third-person point of view uses pronouns such as “he,” “she,” and “they.” Choice C correctly matches third-person narration.
- Read the passage and determine the point of view.
- First person
- Second person
- Third-person limited
- Third-person omniscient
The narrator uses “I” to describe personal actions and feelings. This indicates first-person point of view.
- Read the sentence and determine whose thoughts are revealed in the passage.
- The audience’s only
- Natalie’s only
- Natalie’s and the audience’s
- No one’s
The narrator reveals Natalie’s internal thoughts by explaining her private worries. The audience’s thoughts are not revealed.
- Which revision maintains second-person point of view throughout the sentence?
- You opened the door and saw the lights flickering inside.
- I opened the door and saw the lights flickering inside.
- Marcus opened the door and saw the lights flickering inside.
- You opened the door, and I noticed the lights flickering inside
Second-person point of view consistently uses the pronoun “you.” Choice D incorrectly shifts from second person to first person.
- Read the passage and determine the point of view.
- First person
- Second person
- Third-person limited
- Third-person omniscient
The narrator reveals only the guide’s thoughts and does not describe the hikers’ internal feelings. This makes the passage third-person limited.
- Choose the sentence written in first person.
- You should lock the door before leaving.
- Marcus hurried across the parking lot.
- I waited nervously for the results to appear on the screen.
- The coach hoped the team would remain focused.
First-person point of view uses pronouns such as “I” and “me.” Choice C directly describes the narrator’s personal experience.
- Read the passage and determine the point of view.
- First-person
- Second-person
- Third-person limited
- Third-person omniscient
The narrator reveals the thoughts and feelings of both Noah and Ava. Because multiple characters’ perspectives are included, the passage uses third-person omniscient point of view.