Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns in English Grammar
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What is the primary function of reflexive pronouns in a sentence?

  • To replace the subject of the sentence
  • To modify the verb in the sentence
  • To serve as a direct object, indirect object, or object of the preposition (correct)
  • To provide emphasis on the subject of the sentence

What is the purpose of intensive pronouns in a sentence?

  • To provide emphasis on the subject of the sentence (correct)
  • To replace the subject of the sentence
  • To serve as a direct object, indirect object, or object of the preposition
  • To modify the verb in the sentence

Which of the following sentences uses a reflexive pronoun as a direct object?

  • The children dressed themselves.
  • Nancy baked the cookies herself.
  • Bernadette told herself that there were still opportunities for improvement. (correct)
  • I will give me a pat on the back for the good job I did.

What is the correct rewritten sentence for 'I will give me a pat on the back for the good job I did' using a reflexive pronoun?

<p>I will give myself a pat on the back for the good job I did. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences does NOT use a reflexive pronoun?

<p>Rita told her friend that things were going to be okay. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct rewritten sentence for 'Rita told Rita that things were going to be okay' using a reflexive pronoun?

<p>Rita told herself that things were going to be okay. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between intensive and reflexive pronouns?

<p>Intensive pronouns are used to provide emphasis, while reflexive pronouns are used as objects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses an intensive pronoun to provide emphasis?

<p>Nancy baked the cookies herself. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct rewritten sentence for 'The dance group called their dance group “The Groovies”.' using a reflexive pronoun?

<p>The dance group called themselves “The Groovies”. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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