Understanding Reflexive Pronouns in English

What is the definition of a reflexive pronoun in English?

• A pronoun that replaces a noun in a sentence

• A pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence

• A pronoun used to show possession

• A pronoun that introduces a question

Which of the following is a reflexive pronoun?

• They

• Myself

• Who

• Her

Choose the correct reflexive pronoun to complete the sentence: "She made the cake by _____."

• herself

• himself

• itself

• themselves

Which sentence correctly uses a reflexive pronoun?

• He gave the book to myself.

• They enjoyed themselves at the party.

• I saw herself at the store.

• We will help himself.

Which of the following is NOT a reflexive pronoun?

• Yourself

• Themselves

• Ourselves

• Theirs

Select the correct reflexive pronoun: "We did all the work _____."

• ourselves

• themselves

• himself

• herself

Which of the following lists contains only reflexive pronouns?

• Myself, yourself, himself

• Myself, her, it

• Himself, they, us

• Yourself, she, we

What is the difference between a reflexive pronoun and an intensive pronoun?

• Reflexive pronouns refer to the object, intensive pronouns refer to the subject.

• Reflexive pronouns are used for emphasis, intensive pronouns are not.

• Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject, intensive pronouns emphasize the subject.

• There is no difference.

Which sentence uses an intensive pronoun?

• She herself baked the cookies.

• She baked the cookies herself.

• She baked herself cookies.

• She baked cookies for herself.

Choose the correct reflexive pronoun: "Did you do this by _____?"

• yourself

• himself

• herself

• ourselves