In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose 'No improvement.' Jaya, you and I shall go for a movie together.

In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose 'No improvement.' Jaya, you and I shall go for a movie together. Correct Answer You, Jaya and I

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e You, Jaya and I

[ alt="clipboard" src="//storage.googleapis.com/tb-img/production/20/08/clipboard.png" style="width: 40px; height: 40px; float: left;">Explanation

When, first, second and third person are used together in a sentence

  • The pattern of 2nd-> 3rd ->1st person is used.
  • Hence, option 2 i.e. you, Jaya and I is the appropriate answer.

[ alt="pin" src="//storage.googleapis.com/tb-img/production/20/08/pin.png" style="width: 36px; height: 36px; float: left;">Point to Note

  • When the sentence gives negative meaning, then 1st person is kept at first. 
  • Example: I, Jaya and you will not go for a movie together. 

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