Pronouns

Front

What is an indefinite pronoun?

Back

An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun that does not refer to a specific person, thing, or amount. Examples include 'someone', 'anyone', 'everyone', 'something', and 'anything'.

Front

Identify the indefinite pronoun in the sentence: 'I think I took somebody's handkerchief by mistake.'

Back

Somebody's.

Front

What is a reflexive pronoun?

Back

A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence. It is formed by adding '-self' or '-selves' to certain personal pronouns. Examples include 'myself', 'yourself', 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', 'ourselves', and 'themselves'.

Front

Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: 'They _______ told me that they saw a snake near the fountain.'

Back

Themselves.

Front

Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'He _______ baked a beautiful cake for his birthday.'

Back

Himself.

Front

What is the purpose of using reflexive pronouns in a sentence?

Back

Reflexive pronouns are used to indicate that the subject and the object of the verb are the same person or thing.

Front

Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: 'The principal wrote a letter _____ to all the parents explaining her views on cheating.'

Back

Herself.

Front

List three examples of indefinite pronouns.

Back

Anyone, everyone, something.

Front

What is the difference between a reflexive pronoun and an intensive pronoun?

Back

A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence, while an intensive pronoun emphasizes a noun or another pronoun. Intensive pronouns look the same as reflexive pronouns (e.g., 'myself', 'yourself').

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using an indefinite pronoun.

Back

Someone left their umbrella in the classroom.