Understanding Pronouns Quiz

What is a pronoun?

• A verb used in a sentence

• A word that stands in for a noun or proper noun

• A type of adjective

• A conjunction

Which of the following is a relative pronoun?

• He

• That

• Him

• Your

In which sentence is a reflexive pronoun used correctly?

• I gave myself a treat.

• She told herself to stop.

• He went to the store by himself.

• All of the above

Which relative pronoun should you use when referring to people?

• That

• Which

• Who

• What

What distinguishes 'that' from 'which' in a sentence?

• 'That' introduces a non-restrictive clause

• 'Which' introduces a restrictive clause

• 'That' introduces essential information

• 'Which' can only refer to people

Which pronoun helps ask questions?

• Reflexive pronouns

• Interrogative pronouns

• Possessive pronouns

• Relative pronouns

Which of the following is a possessive pronoun?

• Your

• You

• Herself

• Who

What is the possessive pronoun in the sentence: 'The book is mine'?

• The

• Is

• Mine

• Book

Which of the following pronouns is reflexive?

• Myself

• Her

• They

• Their

Choose the correct use of 'whom' in a sentence:

• I know the person whom you are speaking of.

• Who is coming to dinner?

• Whom is the teacher today?

• He is the one who helped.