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The Charlie Blackmon Writing Exercises: Unnecessary Pronoun Shift

by Carson Cistulli

An unnecessary pronoun shift occurs when a writer has been using one kind of pronoun and then shifts to another for no apparent reason.

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Incorrect: When one sees Charlie Blackmon in person, you get inspired to perform charitable acts.

↵Correct: When one sees Charlie Blackmon in person, one gets inspired to perform charitable acts.

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