view expresses the perspective from which a piece is written. A writer should maintain a consistent point of view throughout his or work and especially within a single sentence. However, sometimes shifts in point of view are appropriate and necessary. After reading the articles about first , second , and third person point of view and unnecessary shifts in point of view , take the quiz below to test what you've learned. Directions: Does the sentence maintain a consistent point of view? If not, is this shift appropriate or inappropriate? Click the link below to begin.