Understanding Pronouns: Me, Myself, and I

The video tutorial explains the distinct roles of the pronouns 'I', 'me', and 'myself'. 'I' is used as a subject pronoun, 'me' as an object pronoun, and 'myself' as a reflexive or intensive pronoun. The tutorial provides guidance on distinguishing between subjects and objects in sentences, using examples to clarify when to use each pronoun correctly. It also addresses common mistakes, such as using 'myself' in place of 'me' or 'I', and offers tips for checking pronoun usage in complex sentences.

Which pronoun is used as a subject in a sentence?

• Me

• You

• Myself

• I

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

What role does 'me' play in a sentence?

• Subject pronoun

• Object pronoun

• Reflexive pronoun

• Intensive pronoun

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CCSS.L.3.1A

In the sentence 'I invited her but she invited me', which word is the object?

• I

• Her

• Me

• She

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

How can you determine whether to use 'I' or 'me' in a complex sentence?

• Use 'I' for all subjects

• Use 'me' for all objects

• Use 'myself' for emphasis

• Eliminate the other person temporarily

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Why is 'myself' often incorrectly used in place of 'me' or 'I'?

• It is a subject pronoun

• It sounds more formal

• It is an object pronoun

• It is grammatically correct

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

When is 'myself' correctly used as a reflexive pronoun?

• When it replaces 'I'

• When it is the subject of a sentence

• When it replaces 'me'

• When it is the object of a sentence with 'I' as the subject

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Which sentence correctly uses 'myself' as an intensive pronoun?

• Myself went to the store

• I, myself, completed the project

• Please give it to myself

• Myself and John are friends

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

What should you check to ensure 'myself' is used correctly in a sentence?

• That it replaces 'me'

• That it is the subject

• That it replaces 'I'

• That there is an 'I' it reflects or intensifies

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Which pronoun is used to add emphasis in a sentence?

• I

• Myself

• You

• Me

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

What is the primary function of 'myself' in a sentence?

• To act as a subject

• To reflect or intensify 'I'

• To act as an object

• To replace 'me'

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B