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In the sentence 'She taught herself how to play the piano,' what role does 'herself' serve?

  • An intensive pronoun
  • A direct address to someone
  • The subject of the sentence
  • The object of the verb (correct)

Which sentence correctly uses a reflexive pronoun?

  • He quickly reminded he to study harder.
  • I often talk to myself about my goals. (correct)
  • She herself organized the event.
  • They praised their team for winning.

What is the reflexive pronoun in the sentence 'The children entertained themselves in the park'?

  • entertained
  • children
  • park
  • themselves (correct)

In which of the following sentences does 'itself' serve as a reflexive pronoun?

<p>The cat groomed itself meticulously. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of reflexive pronouns in a sentence?

<p>To indicate the action is performed by the subject on itself (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the sentence that includes an incorrect use of a reflexive pronoun.

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Which of these sentences correctly illustrates the use of a reflexive pronoun?

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Which reflexive pronoun is used in the sentence 'The dog bit itself'?

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Provide an example of a sentence that uses a reflexive pronoun to indicate self-directed action.

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In the sentence 'They made themselves comfortable,' who bears the action described?

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Give an example of a reflexive pronoun in a sentence involving an animal.

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What reflexive pronoun is used in the sentence 'She blamed herself for the error'?

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Create a sentence with 'we' as the subject and a reflexive pronoun.

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Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence 'He painted himself a self-portrait.'

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In the instance 'The team encouraged themselves,' what does 'themselves' denote?

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Construct a sentence using the reflexive pronoun in the context of preparing food.

<p>She cut herself while slicing vegetables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the reflexive pronoun 'themselves' mean in the sentence 'The children entertained themselves'?

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Provide a sentence with a reflexive pronoun related to sports or fitness.

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Reflexive Pronoun

A pronoun that refers back to the subject of the verb, indicating the action is done to or by the subject itself.

Reflexive Pronoun - Example

'I hurt myself' - The subject ('I') performs the action on themselves ('myself').

Reflexive Pronoun Forms (Singular)

myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself

Reflexive Pronoun Forms (Plural)

ourselves, yourselves, themselves

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Reflexive Pronoun vs. Intensive Pronoun

Reflexive pronouns are crucial to the sentence; intensive pronouns emphasize the subject but are optional.

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Intensive Pronoun

Emphasizes the subject, but not essential to the sentence's meaning; can be removed.

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Reflexive Pronoun Use (Example)

The action is being performed by the subject upon itself making it reflexive in nature.

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Reflexive Pronoun - Purpose

Indicates the subject performs the action on themselves, vital to the sentence's meaning.

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Reflexive Pronoun Ending

Reflexive pronouns always end in '-self' or '-selves'.

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Reflexive Pronoun Function

To show the subject of the sentence is also the recipient of the action.

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Reflexive Pronoun Distinction

Distinguish reflexive pronouns from other pronouns for clear meaning.

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Intensive Pronoun Example

In the sentence 'I did it myself', 'myself' emphasizes 'I' but is not crucial to the sentence.

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Reflexive Pronoun Use

Used to connect the subject to the action as the recipient of it.

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Intensive Pronoun Use

Used to emphasize the subject of the sentence.

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Reflexive vs. Intensive

Reflexive pronouns are essential, while intensive pronouns are optional.

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Study Notes

Reflexive Pronouns

  • Reflexive pronouns refer to the subject of a verb and indicate that the action of the verb is done to or by the subject itself. They end in -self or -selves.

Examples in Sentences

  • I hurt myself while skateboarding. (The subject, "I," performed the action of hurting "myself," the reflexive pronoun.)
  • She taught herself how to play the piano. (The subject, "she," performed the action of teaching "herself.")
  • They dressed themselves quickly for the party. (The subject, "they," performed the action of dressing "themselves.")
  • The dog bit itself. (The dog, performing the action on itself.)
  • The children entertained themselves in the park. (The children, entertaining themselves.)
  • The lion found itself cornered by the hunters. (The lion's predicament. The lion found itself.)
  • Did you see yourself in the mirror? (Implied or direct address to reflect upon one's image).
  • He reminded himself to bring the keys. (The subject, "he," is reminding himself.)
  • The cat groomed itself meticulously. (The cat engaging in self-care).
  • She bought herself a new dress. (She is the subject, dressing herself.) - The subject is performing the action onto oneself.
  • The student prepared himself for the exam.
  • The students prepared themselves for the exam.
  • We made ourselves comfortable on the couch.
  • I often ask myself tough questions.
  • The team praised themselves for their victory.

Forms of Reflexive Pronouns

  • Singular: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself
  • Plural: ourselves, yourselves, themselves

Differences from Intensive Pronouns

  • Reflexive pronouns are essential to the sentence's structure; they receive the action of the verb.

  • Intensive pronouns, like reflexive pronouns, emphasize the subject, but are optional and add emphasis. They can often be removed from the sentence without changing its meaning significantly

  • Example intensive pronoun use: I myself will do the grocery shopping. (The subject is emphasized, but the sentence works without the pronoun)

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Test your understanding of reflexive pronouns with this quiz covering their definition, usage, and examples. Learn how these pronouns reflect back to the subject of the sentence while reinforcing your grammar skills.

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