Let's explore first, second, and third person in this KS2 English quiz! Who should you be when you write: I, you, he, she, we, or they? It's like picking a character for your story. Diaries and letters use first person, instructions talk directly to you in the second person, and reports use the third person. In stories, you decide – first or third person? Can you switch between them? Practise in this quiz and then try writing in all three! Reading aloud or having a friend check helps spot any mistakes. Ready to be a writing wizard?
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The first person means that you are talking about yourself.
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This sentence is also in the third person: As soon as she wakes up, she spends a few minutes remembering her dreams. Remember that verbs may need to be changed when you change the person.
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This sentence is also in first person: We had always loved going fishing with our Dad. 'We' is plural, like 'they', and 'I' is singular, like 'she'.
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Imagine there is a second person you are talking to.
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Take especial care with all of the pronouns in the sentence.
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If in doubt, say it out loud and see who you would be talking about.
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Remember to make sure the pronouns agree - 'they' and 'he' do not agree.
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The first person 'I' changes to the third person 'he' (or 'she') - but 'them' and 'their' does not change. The film is still 'their' favourite, not 'hers' or 'his'!
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If you picked the third answer, make sure you read the question carefully.
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Too many sweets are bad for the teeth!
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