Let's solve each question from the quiz worksheet on
First, Second, and Third Person Points of View.
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1. Which of the following sentences is an example of first person point of view?
Options:
- I hit my thumb with the hammer.
- She hit her thumb with the hammer.
- They hit their thumbs with the hammers.
- You hit your thumb with the hammer.
✔ Correct Answer: I hit my thumb with the hammer.
Explanation:
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First person point of view uses pronouns like
"I",
"me",
"my", or
"we" to tell the story from the speaker’s own perspective.
- In this sentence, "I" is used, which clearly indicates the narrator is speaking about themselves.
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2. Which of the following sentences is an example of second person point of view?
Options:
- You punch a tiger, which makes him angry.
- I punch a tiger, which makes him angry.
- They punch a tiger, which makes him angry.
- She punches a tiger, which makes him angry.
✔ Correct Answer: You punch a tiger, which makes him angry.
Explanation:
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Second person point of view uses the pronoun
"you" to address the reader directly.
- This sentence uses "you," making it a direct address to the reader — hence, second person.
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3. Which of the following sentences is an example of third person point of view?
Options:
- They ate all of the cupcakes before she even got to the break room.
- I ate all of the cupcakes before you even got to the break room.
- You ate all of the cupcakes before he even got to the break room.
- I ate all of the cupcakes before I even got to the break room.
✔ Correct Answer: They ate all of the cupcakes before she even got to the break room.
Explanation:
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Third person point of view uses pronouns like
"he",
"she",
"they", or
"it" to describe characters other than the narrator or the reader.
- The sentence uses
"they" and
"she", both of which are third-person pronouns, indicating an external observer narrating the action.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
I hit my thumb with the hammer. → First person
2.
You punch a tiger, which makes him angry. → Second person
3.
They ate all of the cupcakes before she even got to the break room. → Third person
These answers reflect the correct use of personal pronouns for each point of view.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of first person third person worksheet.
