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______ is going to the store.
______ is going to the store.
I
She gave the book to ______.
She gave the book to ______.
me
They prepared the meal for ______.
They prepared the meal for ______.
themselves
______ love to play basketball.
______ love to play basketball.
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He did the homework by ______.
He did the homework by ______.
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Which of the following words is an example of a subject pronoun?
Which of the following words is an example of a subject pronoun?
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What is the primary function of object pronouns in a sentence?
What is the primary function of object pronouns in a sentence?
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Which of the following is a correct usage of reflexive pronouns?
Which of the following is a correct usage of reflexive pronouns?
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Identify the incorrect sentence that misuses an object pronoun.
Identify the incorrect sentence that misuses an object pronoun.
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Which option correctly matches the usage of a reflexive pronoun?
Which option correctly matches the usage of a reflexive pronoun?
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Study Notes
Subject Pronouns
- Definition: Pronouns that replace the subject of a sentence.
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Examples:
- I
- You
- He
- She
- It
- We
- They
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Usage:
- Used before the verb.
- Indicates who is performing the action.
Object Pronouns
- Definition: Pronouns that replace the object of a verb or preposition.
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Examples:
- Me
- You
- Him
- Her
- It
- Us
- Them
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Usage:
- Used after the verb or preposition.
- Indicates who is receiving the action.
Reflexive Pronouns
- Definition: Pronouns that refer back to the subject of the sentence.
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Examples:
- Myself
- Yourself
- Himself
- Herself
- Itself
- Ourselves
- Yourselves
- Themselves
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Usage:
- Used when the subject and object are the same.
- Often emphasizes the action done by the subject.
- Commonly used after verbs to indicate the subject is performing an action on itself.
Subject Pronouns
- Replace the subject in a sentence.
- Examples include: I, You, He, She, It, We, They.
- Placed before verbs to indicate who is performing the action.
Object Pronouns
- Substitute the object of a verb or preposition in a sentence.
- Examples are: Me, You, Him, Her, It, Us, Them.
- Positioned after verbs or prepositions to show who receives the action.
Reflexive Pronouns
- Refer back to the subject within a sentence.
- Examples consist of: Myself, Yourself, Himself, Herself, Itself, Ourselves, Yourselves, Themselves.
- Used when the subject and object are identical, emphasizing the agency of the subject's action.
- Frequently follow verbs to indicate that the subject performs an action on itself.
Subject Pronouns
- Replace the subject of a sentence, identifying who is performing the action.
- Examples include: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
- Positioned before the verb: "She runs fast."
Object Pronouns
- Replace the object of a verb or preposition, indicating who is receiving the action.
- Examples include: me, you, him, her, it, us, them.
- Placed after the verb or preposition: "The teacher called me."
Reflexive Pronouns
- Used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same entity, emphasizing the action performed by the subject.
- Examples include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
- Indicates self-action or self-emphasis: "He taught himself to play guitar."
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Test your knowledge of subject, object, and reflexive pronouns in English. This quiz will cover definitions, examples, and usage of each type of pronoun to help reinforce your understanding. Perfect for language learners looking to improve their grammar skills.
