English Reflexive Pronouns Quiz
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Which of the following is true about reflexive pronouns in generative grammar?

  • They are always followed by prepositions
  • They can refer to any noun in the sentence
  • They have the same form as intensive pronouns
  • They must be bound by their antecedent (correct)
  • In English, reflexive pronouns end in ________ and refer to a previously named noun or pronoun.

  • -self or -selves (correct)
  • -ing or -ed
  • -ly or -ness
  • -tion or -ment
  • What is the function of intensive pronouns in English?

  • To indicate possession
  • To emphasize a noun or pronoun (correct)
  • To refer to another noun or pronoun
  • To replace a noun or pronoun
  • Which of the following is NOT true about reflexive pronouns in English?

    <p>They can be used after prepositions of locality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do reflexive pronouns refer to?

    <p>Another noun or pronoun in the same sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a noun phrase that gets its meaning from another noun phrase in the sentence?

    <p>Reflexive pronoun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do reflexive pronouns in English end in?

    <p>-self or -selves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do intensive pronouns in English take the same form as?

    <p>Reflexive pronouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a reflexive pronoun?

    <p>To refer to another noun or pronoun in the same sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of pronoun is preferred after prepositions of locality in English?

    <p>Personal object pronoun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ما هو الضمير المتصل في اللغة الإنجليزية؟

    <p>الضمير الذي يشير إلى اسم آخر في الجملة نفسها</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ما هو الفرق بين الضمير المتصل والضمير المكرر في اللغة الإنجليزية؟

    <p>الضمير المتصل يشير إلى اسم آخر في الجملة نفسها، أما الضمير المكرر يستخدم للتأكيد</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ما هو الضمير المكرر في اللغة الإنجليزية؟

    <p>الضمير الذي يستخدم للتأكيد</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ما هو دور الضمائر المكثفة في اللغة الإنجليزية؟

    <p>تستخدم للتأكيد</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.
    • 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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    Test your knowledge of English reflexive pronouns and their characteristics with this quiz. Learn about their binding domains and discover the correct endings for reflexive pronouns in English.

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