Which sentences contain pronoun shifts? Select the two correct answers. the feeder when it saw the food.
When Charlie got on the bus, he could tell it was almost full.
The baker was disappointed when they burned the muffin batch.
Amanda let everyone know that the colorful quilt was hers.
I enjoy visiting Chicago, where you can go to Millennium Park.
The baker was disappointed when they burned the muffin batch. (Baker to they)
I enjoy visiting Chicago, where you can go to Millennium Park. (I to you)
Which of the following sentences contains an incorrect pronoun shift?(1 point)
Joe's grandfather broke his favorite plate in the dishwasher.
I thought I saw a dog bury their bone under the tree.
Betsy was so excited to get her car back from the mechanic.
Avery and Jerry brought their dad a slice of cake from dinner.
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Pronoun shifts occur when there is a inconsistency or change in the pronouns used within a sentence or paragraph. Let's examine the given sentences:
1. the feeder when it saw the food. (There are no pronoun shifts in this sentence.)
2. When Charlie got on the bus, he could tell it was almost full. (There are no pronoun shifts in this sentence.)
3. The baker was disappointed when they burned the muffin batch. (This sentence contains a pronoun shift. It starts with "The baker" (referring to a singular noun), but then switches to "they" (a plural pronoun). The sentence should be revised to maintain consistency.)
4. Amanda let everyone know that the colorful quilt was hers. (There are no pronoun shifts in this sentence.)
5. I enjoy visiting Chicago, where you can go to Millennium Park. (There are no pronoun shifts in this sentence.)
Therefore, the correct answers are sentences 3 and 2, as they contain pronoun shifts.