Reflexive Pronouns #esl #englishgrammar #shorts

The video tutorial explains reflexive pronouns, which reflect actions back on the subject. It highlights their use in emphasizing who performed an action, with examples like 'I baked the cake myself.' Reflexive pronouns are not always necessary but add emphasis to the subject's role in the action.

What is a reflexive pronoun used for in a sentence?

• To describe an action

• To show that the subject and object are the same

• To indicate possession

• To replace the subject

How do reflexive pronouns function like mirrors?

• They reflect the subject's appearance

• They reflect an action back on the subject

• They show the subject's emotions

• They reflect the subject's thoughts

What is another function of reflexive pronouns besides reflecting actions?

• To show location

• To describe the subject

• To emphasize who performed the action

• To indicate time

In the sentence 'I baked the cake myself,' what is the purpose of 'myself'?

• To describe the baking process

• To show the cake's size

• To emphasize that I baked the cake

• To indicate the cake's flavor

Why might someone choose to use a reflexive pronoun in a sentence?

• To make the sentence longer

• To change the sentence's meaning

• To add emphasis to the action performer

• To confuse the reader