Mastering I, Me, My, Mine, and Myself in English

In this lesson, Niharika explains the differences between the pronouns 'I', 'Me', 'My', 'Mine', and 'Myself'. She provides examples to clarify their correct usage in sentences. 'I' is used as a subject, while 'Me' is an object. 'My' precedes a noun, whereas 'Mine' is used at the end of a sentence. 'Myself' is a reflexive pronoun used for actions performed by the subject on themselves or for emphasis. The lesson concludes with a brief test suggestion.

What is the primary reason people get confused with the words 'I', 'me', 'my', 'mine', and 'myself'?

• They sound similar.

• They have complex rules.

• They are used frequently.

• All of the above.

When should the pronoun 'I' be used?

• When someone else is performing an action.

• As an object.

• As a subject when you are performing the action.

• None of the above.

In the context of the lesson, when is 'me' used in a sentence?

• As a subject performing an action.

• As an object receiving an action.

• To show possession.

• To emphasize an action.

In the sentence 'John and I saw Jane at the party', why is 'I' used instead of 'me'?

• 'I' is the object of the action.

• 'I' is the subject performing the action.

• 'I' is used to show possession.

• The sentence is incorrect; it should be 'me'.

What is the correct usage of 'my' in a sentence?

• Before a noun.

• At the end of a sentence.

• To emphasize an action performed by oneself.

• To indicate an action performed on oneself.

How is 'mine' correctly used in a sentence?

• To emphasize an action.

• At the end of a sentence or to replace 'my' and a noun.

• Before a noun.

• None of the above.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'mine':

• Mine is not here.

• I have mine book.

• Mine book is over there.

• This book is mine.

Which sentence correctly uses 'myself'?

• He saw myself at the party.

• I myself saw him at the party.

• Myself went to the store.

• They called myself for the meeting.

What does the expression 'by myself' imply?

• Being accompanied by someone.

• None of the above.

• Performing an action on oneself.

• Being alone while performing an action.

What is the purpose of using 'myself' in the sentence 'I baked the cake myself'?

• To show possession.

• To emphasize the personal effort in the action.

• To indicate being alone.

• To function as an object.