Making Pronouns Consistent in Person

For each of the following sentences, choose the correct pronoun.

For help with this exercise, see chapter 26 of Real Essays 5e.

Example

  1. I have a younger brother with an allergy to peanuts, so (I, you) have to be very careful with his food.
    1. I
    2. you
  1. Question 1.483

    Experts agree that the percentage of people with allergies to foods is rising, but (we, they) don’t know why.

    A.
    B.

  2. Question 1.484

    Someone who has a mild allergic reaction the first time (you, he or she) eats a food may develop more severe allergies from future contacts with the food.

    A.
    B.

  3. Question 1.485

    If a person has a severe allergy to a food and unknowingly eats even a small amount of that food, (you, he or she) could die.

    A.
    B.

  4. Question 1.486

    However, if people with allergies are protected from any contact with the food for several years, (his or her, their) allergies may disappear or become milder.

    A.
    B.

  5. Question 1.487

    When a child has severe allergies, (his or her, their) parents can be extremely cautious.

    A.
    B.

  6. Question 1.488

    My little brother is severely allergic to peanuts, so at home (you, I) cannot eat anything containing peanuts while he is nearby.

    A.
    B.

  7. Question 1.489

    He carries an adrenaline pen that can save (your, his) life if he goes into shock from a food allergy.

    A.
    B.

  8. Question 1.490

    I love peanut butter, but (you, I) can’t eat peanut butter sandwiches in my house.

    A.
    B.

  9. Question 1.491

    My mother will not take my brother to any public place where (you, she) can even smell peanuts.

    A.
    B.

  10. Question 1.492

    Some people think that her precautions are extreme, but she knows that (you, she) can’t be too careful when her child’s life is at stake.

    A.
    B.