Pronouns: Indefinite and Reflexive Flashcard

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What is an indefinite pronoun?

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An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun that does not refer to a specific person, thing, or amount. Examples include 'everyone', 'somebody', and 'nobody'.

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Give an example of an indefinite pronoun in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Everyone enjoyed the party.', 'everyone' is the indefinite pronoun.

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun is used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same person or thing. Examples include 'myself', 'yourself', 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', 'ourselves', and 'themselves'.

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Complete the sentence with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'She made the cake by __________.'

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herself.

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Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: 'The dog groomed itself.'

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itself.

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What is the purpose of using reflexive pronouns?

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Reflexive pronouns emphasize that the subject of the sentence is also the object, indicating that the action is performed on the subject itself.

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Complete the sentence with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'We enjoyed the picnic by __________.'

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ourselves.

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Identify the indefinite pronoun in the sentence: 'Somebody left their umbrella.'

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somebody.

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What is the difference between 'himself' and 'themselves'?

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'Himself' is used for singular male subjects, while 'themselves' is used for plural subjects.

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Complete the sentence with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'The children played by __________.'

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themselves.