Understanding Pronouns and Homonyms

What is the primary function of a pronoun?

• To replace verbs

• To replace adjectives

• To replace a noun or noun phrase

• To add new meaning to sentences

In the sentence "She taught me how to speak her language," which word is a subject pronoun?

• me

• her

• she

• language

Which type of pronouns are used as objects of verbs?

• Subject pronouns

• Object pronouns

• Possessive pronouns

• Reflexive pronouns

In "We went to Golconda with them," the word "them" is an example of:

• Subject pronoun

• Object pronoun

• Possessive adjective

• Reflexive pronoun

Which of these is a possessive adjective?

• hers

• her

• she

• herself

What distinguishes possessive pronouns from possessive adjectives?

• Possessive pronouns can stand alone

• Possessive pronouns come before nouns

• Possessive pronouns show ownership

• Possessive pronouns are used as subjects

In "I taught myself how to speak," the word "myself" is a:

• Subject pronoun

• Object pronoun

• Reflexive pronoun

• Possessive pronoun

When are reflexive pronouns used?

• To show possession

• When the subject and object are the same

• To replace any noun

• To indicate location

In "We went with our family," the word "our" is a:

• Subject pronoun

• Object pronoun

• Possessive adjective

• Reflexive pronoun

Which sentence contains a possessive pronoun?

• She spoke her language

• The language is hers

• We drove ourselves

• They taught me