Pronouns and Pronouns
Pronouns must agree with themselves and maintain the same pronoun point of view throughout the sentence. In other words, don't suddenly switch from a "he" to a "you" or a "one" to a "they." This can be referred to as first, second, or third person point of view (for example: first = I, mine; second = you, your; third = his, her, their).
For example:
| Incorrect | Correct |
|---|---|
| I dislike my job; you are overworked and underpaid. | I dislike my job; I am overworked and underpaid. |
| When one travels to exotic lands, you should always take along mundane supplies such as Band-Aids, aspirin, and Kaopectate. | When one travels to exotic lands, one should always....or When you travel to exotic lands, you should always.... |
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