Let’s go through each sentence one by one and figure out if it’s written from the
first person (using “I,” “me,” “my”) or
third person (talking about someone else — using “he,” “she,” “they,” names, etc.).
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1. *That man reading the book looks as empty as a toaster.*
→ Talking about “that man” → not “I” →
Third person
2. *I have applied for a job and they got it.*
→ Starts with “I” →
First person
3. *I want to have performed a serious error.*
→ Starts with “I” →
First person
4. *Jetta likes to play computer games.*
→ Talking about “Jetta” → not “I” →
Third person
5. *They were late, so they missed the final act.*
→ Using “they” → talking about others →
Third person
6. *We should obtain a clear perception.*
→ “We” includes the speaker → this is still
first person plural → but note: the worksheet says “first person OR third person”. Since “we” = first person group →
First person
Wait — let’s double-check: In point of view, “we” is considered first person because it includes the narrator/speaker. So yes →
First person
7. *One should be more careful where you put your garbage.*
→ This uses “one” and “you” — these are impersonal pronouns. But in school worksheets like this, “you” often counts as second person — which isn’t an option here. However, since it’s giving general advice without “I” or specific name, many teachers classify this as
third person (because it’s not personal). Let’s think: no “I”, no named character being talked about directly? Actually, “you” makes it feel like addressing the reader — but since the choices are only first or third, and “you” is not first person, we’ll go with
Third person for consistency with typical classroom answers.
8. *You would make a good car waiter.*
→ Again, “you” → not “I” →
Third person (same reasoning as above)
9. *Which one has his heart?*
→ “His” refers to someone else →
Third person
10. *I’m surprised that my aunt can’t use the system.*
→ “I’m” = I am →
First person
11. *Alan is going to take chemistry.*
→ Talking about Alan →
Third person
12. *I wanted to see them do more.*
→ “I wanted” →
First person
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Now let’s list them clearly:
1. Third
2. First
3. First
4. Third
5. Third
6. First
7. Third
8. Third
9. Third
10. First
11. Third
12. First
✔ Double-checked all!
Final Answer:
1. Third
2. First
3. First
4. Third
5. Third
6. First
7. Third
8. Third
9. Third
10. First
11. Third
12. First
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of third person point of view worksheet.
