Reflexive/Intensive Pronoun Review

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• 1. Marianne's love for books itself inspired her to become a librarian.

• 1. Jane told me what Roderick said, but I wanted to hear it from Roderick himself.

• 1. While baking his famous peach cobbler, Santiago decided to use fresh peaches theirselves to enhance the flavor.

• 1. Serena and I constantly glanced at the clock and ourselves realized that time was up.

Answer explanation

The grammatically correct sentence is 'Jane told me what Roderick said, but I wanted to hear it from Roderick himself.'

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Where should the word "herself" be placed in the sentence to show importance?

I was pleasantly surprised when I realized that the mayor attended our school play.

• 1. before the word "was"

• 1. after the word "realized"

• 1. before the word "attended"

• 1. after the word "play"

Answer explanation

To show importance, the word 'herself' should be placed before the word 'attended' in the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.3.1D

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• 1. The governor herself visited our class, and I cannot wait to tell my dad about it.

• 1. Yourself and the team should have longer practices until the championship.

• 1. Walker revealed to Keely that it was himself who planned her surprise party.

• 1. If the sun is out on Saturday, Marissa and myself will be able to go to the park.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'The governor herself visited our class, and I cannot wait to tell my dad about it.' It is grammatically correct and highlights the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

The student composed the poem himself.

• intensive

• reflexive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

My niece herself researched the topic.

• intensive

• reflexive

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.3.1D

Jane is a baby and she is too small to eat by _____________.

• myself
• herself
• itself
• himself

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

You can't do this for me. I have to do it
_______________.

• yourself
• ourselves
• myself
• himself

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

Some people are very selfish. They only think about ___________.

• themselves
• ourselves
• yourself
• yourselves

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

They enjoyed _____________ at the movies today.

• yourselves
• themselves
• myself
• ourselves

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

You are a teenager now. So, you can travel by __________________.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D