Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns - Grade 6 Assessment
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When we're looking for reflexive or intensive pronouns, we're searching for specific words that refer back to the subject. Which of the following words is a reflexive or intensive pronoun?
them
our
ourselves
we
Answer explanation
Reflexive and intensive pronouns always end in "-self" (like 'myself') or "-selves" (like 'ourselves'). "Them" and "we" are object/subject pronouns, and "our" is a possessive pronoun.
2.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It's pretty easy to spot reflexive and intensive pronouns because they all follow a simple pattern. All of them end in "-self" for singular pronouns or " (a) " for plural pronouns.
Answer explanation
Plural reflexive and intensive pronouns, like 'ourselves,' 'yourselves,' and 'themselves,' all end in '-selves'.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read this statement about the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns: "If you can remove a pronoun that ends in '-self' or '-selves' from a sentence and the sentence's basic meaning doesn't change, the pronoun is *reflexive*." Is this statement True or False?
True
False
Answer explanation
This statement describes an *intensive* pronoun, not a reflexive one. Intensive pronouns add emphasis and can be removed. Reflexive pronouns are essential to the sentence's meaning (e.g., "He taught himself." You can't remove "himself").
4.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun that matches the subject. The little kitten chased its tail until it made (a) dizzy.
Answer explanation
The subject is "it" (the kitten), so the reflexive pronoun must be "itself" to refer back to the kitten.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence, "My sister baked the cake *herself*," what is the main job of the word *herself*?
It shows that the sister baked the cake for someone else.
It is the main subject of the sentence.
It emphasizes that the sister, and no one else, baked the cake.
It is an object receiving the action of baking.
Answer explanation
This is an *intensive* pronoun. It adds emphasis to the noun "sister." You could remove "herself," and the sentence "My sister baked the cake" would still make complete sense.
6.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the correct plural reflexive pronoun to complete this sentence. After soccer practice, the players reminded (a) to drink plenty of water.
Answer explanation
The subject is "the players," which is a plural noun. The pronoun "they" would replace it. The matching plural reflexive pronoun is "themselves."
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Look at how the pronoun is used in this sentence: "I was proud that I finished the difficult puzzle by *myself*." Which statement best explains the type and role of "myself" here?
It is an intensive pronoun because it emphasizes who finished the puzzle.
It is a reflexive pronoun because it is the object of the preposition "by" and refers back to the subject "I".
It is an intensive pronoun because the sentence doesn't make sense without it.
It is a reflexive pronoun because "I" is always a reflexive subject.
Answer explanation
In this case, "myself" is essential to the meaning—it shows the action was done alone. It acts as the object of the preposition "by" and reflects back to the subject "I." Therefore, it's reflexive. You can't remove it without changing the meaning.
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