10 Questions
The first-person singular pronoun 'I' is used to refer to the person or people being addressed.
False
In subject-verb agreement, the verb must agree with the object of the sentence in number.
False
The second-person singular pronoun 'you' is used to refer to the speaker or writer.
False
The reflexive pronoun 'herself' is used to show ownership or possession.
False
The possessive pronoun 'ours' is used to refer to the speaker or writer.
False
What is the main function of the pronoun 'I' in a sentence?
Referring to the speaker
Which of the following pronouns can be used as both a singular and plural pronoun?
You
What is the difference between the usage of 'I' and 'me' in a sentence?
'I' is used as a subject, while 'me' is used as an object
What is the term for the category of pronouns that refers to the person or people being addressed?
Second person
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the pronoun 'you'?
It refers to the speaker or writer
Study Notes
Personal Pronouns
First-Person Singular
- I, me, my, mine, myself
- Used to refer to the speaker or writer
- Examples:
- I am going to the store.
- This is mine.
Subject-Verb Agreement
- Personal pronouns must agree with the subject of the sentence in number (singular or plural)
- Examples:
- I (singular) go to the store. (verb "go" agrees with singular subject "I")
- We (plural) go to the store. (verb "go" agrees with plural subject "we")
Second-Person Singular
- You, your, yours, yourself
- Used to refer to the person or people being addressed
- Examples:
- You are going to the store.
- This is your book.
Reflexive Pronouns
- Myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves
- Used to refer back to the subject of the sentence
- Examples:
- I cut myself while shaving.
- She made herself a sandwich.
Possessive Pronouns
- My, mine, your, yours, his, hers, its, our, ours, their, theirs
- Used to show ownership or possession
- Examples:
- This is my book.
- That is hers.
- The dog is theirs.
Test your knowledge of personal pronouns, including first-person singular, subject-verb agreement, second-person singular, reflexive pronouns, and possessive pronouns. Learn how to use these pronouns correctly in sentences and identify their functions.
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