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Can you tell if a piece of writing is in first, second or third person?

First, Second and Third Person

In English writing, who tells the story matters! Learn how first, second and third person change the way we speak, write, and share our thoughts in this KS2 quiz.

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Fascinating Fact:

Third person uses “he,” “she,” or “they,” so you can blame the characters when things go wrong.

In KS2 English, pupils learn how writers use different grammatical persons to tell stories or share ideas. Whether it’s “I” in first person or “they” in third, each changes how the reader connects with the text.

Key Terms

First Person: Writing from your own view using words like “I” or “we.”
Second Person: Speaking directly to the reader using “you.”
Third Person: Talking about others using “he,” “she,” or “they.”

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between first, second and third person?

First person uses “I,” second person uses “you,” and third person uses “he,” “she,” or “they.” Each one changes who is speaking and how the story feels.

Why do writers use third person in stories?

Writers often use third person so they can describe events from outside the characters, showing what everyone is doing and thinking rather than just one person.

How can I tell which person is being used in a text?

Look at the pronouns. “I” or “we” means first person, “you” means second person, and “he,” “she,” or “they” means third person.

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1 .

I should open my post. Change this sentence to the second person.

We should open our post.

She should open her post.

You should open your post.

They should open their post.

Imagine there is a second person you are talking to.

2 .

She shouldn't spend all her pocket money on sweets. Change this sentence to the second person.

I shouldn't spend all my pocket money on sweets.

You shouldn't spend all your pocket money on sweets.

We shouldn't spend all our pocket money on sweets.

They shouldn't spend all their pocket money on sweets.

Too many sweets are bad for the teeth!

3 .

Ice cream is dripping down your chin. Change this sentence to the first person.

Ice cream is dripping down their chins.

Ice cream is dripping down her chin.

Ice cream is dripping down my chin.

Ice cream is dripping down his chin.

The first person means that you are talking about yourself.

4 .

As soon as I wake up, I spend a few minutes remembering my dreams. Change this sentence to the third person.

As soon as he wakes up, he spends a few minutes remembering his dreams.

As soon as you wake up, you spend a few minutes remembering your dreams.

As soon as we wake up, we spend a few minutes remembering our dreams.

As soon as she wake up, she spend a few minutes remembering her dreams.

This sentence is also in the third person: As soon as she wakes up, she spends a few minutes remembering her dreams. Remember that verbs may need to be changed when you change the person.

5 .

When I scraped my elbow on the brick, it began to bleed. Change this sentence to the third person.

When you scraped your elbow on the brick, it began to bleed.

When she scraped her elbow on the brick, it began to bleed.

When she scraped my elbow on the brick, it began to bleed.

When they scraped his elbow on the brick, it began to bleed.

Remember to make sure the pronouns agree - 'they' and 'he' do not agree.

6 .

She gave herself a big pat on the back. Change this sentence to the first person.

I gave herself a big pat on the back.

I gave her a big pat on the back.

I gave me a big pat on the back.

I gave myself a big pat on the back.

Take especial care with all of the pronouns in the sentence.

7 .

Mr. Williams gave us all a star today for our excellent behaviour. Change this sentence to the second person.

Mr. Williams gave us all a star today for your excellent behaviour.

Mr. Williams gave them all a star today for their excellent behaviour.

Mr. Williams gave you all a star today for your excellent behaviour.

Mr. Williams gave you all a star today for our excellent behaviour.

If in doubt, say it out loud and see who you would be talking about.

8 .

I didn't want to tell them that I didn't care for their favourite film. Change this sentence to the third person.

He didn't want to tell them that he didn't care for their favourite film.

She didn't want to tell her that she didn't care for her favourite film.

I didn't want to tell her that I didn't care for her favourite film.

You didn't want to tell them that you didn't care for their favourite film.

The first person 'I' changes to the third person 'he' (or 'she') - but 'them' and 'their' does not change. The film is still 'their' favourite, not 'hers' or 'his'!

9 .

The dentist told them that they must brush their teeth after every meal. Change this sentence to the first person plural.