Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a correctly formed pronoun?
hisself
ourself
themselves
theirselves
Answer explanation
The correct plural reflexive pronoun is 'themselves'. 'Hisself' and 'theirselves' are nonstandard forms, and 'ourself' is incorrect as 'our' is plural and requires '-selves'.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.2.1C
CCSS.L.2.1D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a reflexive pronoun in a sentence?
To add extra emphasis to the subject
To show that the subject and object are the same person or thing
To replace a noun to avoid repetition
To connect two different ideas in a sentence
Answer explanation
A reflexive pronoun reflects the action of the verb back onto the subject, indicating the subject is acting on itself. Adding emphasis is the job of an intensive pronoun.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.1B
CCSS.L.3.1D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: An intensive pronoun can be removed from a sentence without changing the sentence's basic meaning.
True
False
Answer explanation
Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only. If you remove one, the sentence loses emphasis but its core grammatical meaning remains intact.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Complete the sentence: After the long hike, my dad made ______ a big sandwich.
myself
himself
itself
yourself
Answer explanation
The pronoun must agree with the antecedent, 'my dad'. Since 'dad' is a male, the correct reflexive pronoun is 'himself'.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.2.1C
CCSS.L.2.1D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence: 'The author herself signed my copy of the book.' What is the function of 'herself' in this sentence?
It is a reflexive pronoun showing she signed the book for her.
It is an intensive pronoun emphasizing that the author, and no one else, did the signing.
It is the object of the verb 'signed'.
It is a mistake and should be 'her'.
Answer explanation
The pronoun 'herself' adds emphasis to the subject 'author'. The sentence still makes sense without it ('The author signed my copy'), so it is intensive, not reflexive.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.1B
CCSS.L.3.1D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Complete the sentence: We taught ______ how to set up the tent for our camping trip.
ourselves
themselves
ourself
us
Answer explanation
The subject is 'We' (first-person plural), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'ourselves' to show we performed the action on us.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.2.1C
CCSS.L.2.1D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: In the sentence 'Maria accidentally locked herself out of the house,' the word 'herself' is an intensive pronoun.
True
False
Answer explanation
'Herself' is the direct object of the verb 'locked' and is essential to the meaning. Without it ('Maria accidentally locked out of the house'), the sentence is incomplete, making it reflexive.
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