Pronoun Practice (Pronouns and their Cases & Reflexive/Intensive

Front

What is a possessive pronoun?

Back

A possessive pronoun shows ownership or possession. Examples include: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, and theirs.

Front

What is a subjective pronoun?

Back

A subjective pronoun acts as the subject of a sentence and performs the action of the verb. Examples include: I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.

Front

What is an objective pronoun?

Back

An objective pronoun receives the action of the verb in a sentence. Examples include: me, you, him, her, it, us, and them.

Front

Identify the pronoun case used in the sentence: '___ is going to the store.'

Back

The correct pronoun is 'He', which is a subjective pronoun.

Front

What is a reflexive pronoun?

Back

A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence and ends in '-self' or '-selves'. Examples include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

Front

What is an intensive pronoun?

Back

An intensive pronoun emphasizes a noun or another pronoun. It also ends in '-self' or '-selves'. Examples include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

Front

How do you identify a reflexive pronoun in a sentence?

Back

A reflexive pronoun is used when the subject and the object of the sentence are the same. For example, 'She taught herself to play the piano.'

Front

How do you identify an intensive pronoun in a sentence?

Back

An intensive pronoun is used to add emphasis to a noun or pronoun. For example, 'I myself completed the project.'

Front

What is the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

Back

Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject, while intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun without changing the meaning of the sentence.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using a possessive pronoun.

Back

The book is mine.