14 Questions
Which of the following is true about reflexive pronouns in generative grammar?
They must be bound by their antecedent
In English, reflexive pronouns end in ________ and refer to a previously named noun or pronoun.
-self or -selves
What is the function of intensive pronouns in English?
To emphasize a noun or pronoun
Which of the following is NOT true about reflexive pronouns in English?
They can be used after prepositions of locality
What do reflexive pronouns refer to?
Another noun or pronoun in the same sentence
Which term refers to a noun phrase that gets its meaning from another noun phrase in the sentence?
Reflexive pronoun
What do reflexive pronouns in English end in?
-self or -selves
What do intensive pronouns in English take the same form as?
Reflexive pronouns
What is the function of a reflexive pronoun?
To refer to another noun or pronoun in the same sentence
Which type of pronoun is preferred after prepositions of locality in English?
Personal object pronoun
ما هو الضمير المتصل في اللغة الإنجليزية؟
الضمير الذي يشير إلى اسم آخر في الجملة نفسها
ما هو الفرق بين الضمير المتصل والضمير المكرر في اللغة الإنجليزية؟
الضمير المتصل يشير إلى اسم آخر في الجملة نفسها، أما الضمير المكرر يستخدم للتأكيد
ما هو الضمير المكرر في اللغة الإنجليزية؟
الضمير الذي يستخدم للتأكيد
ما هو دور الضمائر المكثفة في اللغة الإنجليزية؟
تستخدم للتأكيد
Study Notes
Reflexive Pronouns in English
- Reflexive pronouns in English end in -self or -selves.
- They refer to a previously named noun or pronoun in the sentence.
Intensive Pronouns in English
- Intensive pronouns in English take the same form as reflexive pronouns.
- Their function is to add emphasis to the noun or pronoun they refer to.
Functions of Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns
- Reflexive pronouns function as objects, referring back to the subject of the sentence.
- Intensive pronouns function to add emphasis or clarify the identity of the noun or pronoun.
Other Pronoun-Related Concepts
- A noun phrase is a phrase that gets its meaning from another noun phrase in the sentence.
- After prepositions of locality in English, object pronouns are preferred.
Contrast between Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns
- The key difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns lies in their function: reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject, while intensive pronouns add emphasis.
Arabic Translation
- الضمير المتصل in English refers to reflexive pronouns.
- الضمير المكرر in English refers to intensive pronouns.
- The function of الضمائر المكثفة in English is to add emphasis.
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