Relative and Reflexive Pronouns

Differentiate between a relative pronoun and a reflexive pronoun with an example.

• Relative pronoun introduces a dependent clause, while a reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject.

• A relative pronoun refers to a specific person or thing, while a reflexive pronoun refers to an unspecified person or thing.

• A relative pronoun is used to show possession, while a reflexive pronoun is used to show emphasis.

• A relative pronoun is always used at the beginning of a sentence, while a reflexive pronoun is always used at the end of a sentence.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate relative pronoun: 'The girl ____ won the race is my friend.'

• B) Myself

• C) Them

• D) His

• A

Choose the correct reflexive pronoun to complete the sentence: 'They made dinner by ______.'

• Themselves

• Them

• Their

• They

Rewrite the sentence using a relative pronoun: 'The car belongs to Tom. Tom is my neighbor.'

• The car belongs to Tom, where is my neighbor.

• The car belongs to Tom, who is my neighbor.

• The car belongs to Tom, whom is my neighbor.

• The car belongs to Tom, which is my neighbor.

What is a relative pronoun?

• A type of pronoun that introduces a relative clause and connects it to the main clause.

• A type of pronoun that shows ownership or possession

• A type of pronoun used to address a specific person or thing

• A type of pronoun that replaces a noun in a sentence

Which of the following is a relative pronoun? A) He B) Who C) Myself D) Them

• C) Myself

• A) He

• B) Who

• D) Them

In the sentence 'The book that I read is interesting', what is the relative pronoun?

• the

• is

• that

• read

Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: 'She hurt herself while playing.'

• ourselves

• herself

• himself

• themselves

The car that I bought is a 2016 Toyota Corolla.

• Relative pronoun

• Reflexive pronoun

Ethel promised herself a reward for her hard work.

• Reflexive pronoun

• Relative pronoun