Confusing shifts
Correct the sentences:
VOICE SHIFT
(1) When I study hard for a test, it is usually passed with a high grade (W,172).
(2) We refused to admit defeat, and the game was won by us in the last few seconds (W,172).
(3) The Governor called in his lieutenants, and they were lectured by him on the necessity of getting House Bill 5943 passed quickly (W,172).
(4) When the townspeople heard that the mayor had resigned, a general meeting was called (B,449).
PERSON SHIFT
(1) A person should not depend on a crutch if he doesn't need one, for if you do you will soon find yourself unable to be independent (W,171).
(2) When someone finds a piece of money, he usually keeps it; but sometimes you are honest enough to look for its owner (W,171).
(3) A student should know the provisions of the Civil Rights Act, for one cannot be a good citizen unless you keep up with current legislation (B,450)
NUMBER SHIFT
(1) If a person is ignorant of the law, they can still be prosecuted for breaking it (W,170).
(2) A musician is probably the most envied of professionals because they enjoy their work so much (W,170).
(3) Anyone who thinks they are being cheated should complain to the manager (W,170).
(4) A football player deserves pay, for they work hard (W,170).
(5) People may be a celebrity when they make films (W,170).
(6) Football players can show they are a good sport when they lose with grace (W,170).
(7) All the members raised their hand (W,170).
MOOD SHIFT
(1) Benjamin Franklin felt that learning was as good as earning. Spend some time everyday with books. Try to progress as times progress.
(2) Your success in college will depend on your establishing good habits. First, set aside a definite period of study time. Then develop study habits that are suitable for the kind of courses you are taking. Next you should work on your attitude toward learning so that you can do your work with pleasure rather than as a task.
(3) First discuss the problem, then you should take action (B,450).