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Which of the following is true about reflexive pronouns in generative grammar?
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.
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT true about reflexive pronouns in English?
What do reflexive pronouns refer to?
What do reflexive pronouns refer to?
Which term refers to a noun phrase that gets its meaning from another noun phrase in the sentence?
Which term refers to a noun phrase that gets its meaning from another noun phrase in the sentence?
What do reflexive pronouns in English end in?
What do reflexive pronouns in English end in?
What do intensive pronouns in English take the same form as?
What do intensive pronouns in English take the same form as?
What is the function of a reflexive pronoun?
What is the function of a reflexive pronoun?
Which type of pronoun is preferred after prepositions of locality in English?
Which type of pronoun is preferred after prepositions of locality in English?
ما هو الضمير المتصل في اللغة الإنجليزية؟
ما هو الضمير المتصل في اللغة الإنجليزية؟
ما هو الفرق بين الضمير المتصل والضمير المكرر في اللغة الإنجليزية؟
ما هو الفرق بين الضمير المتصل والضمير المكرر في اللغة الإنجليزية؟
ما هو الضمير المكرر في اللغة الإنجليزية؟
ما هو الضمير المكرر في اللغة الإنجليزية؟
ما هو دور الضمائر المكثفة في اللغة الإنجليزية؟
ما هو دور الضمائر المكثفة في اللغة الإنجليزية؟
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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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.
