Reflexive PRONOUNS (himself, herself, themselves, etc.)

The video tutorial covers the use of reflexive pronouns in English. It explains their primary function, which is to indicate that the object or indirect object of a verb is the same as the subject. The tutorial provides examples and discusses additional uses, such as emphasizing the subject or object, and using reflexive pronouns after prepositions. It also touches on their use in casual conversation for emphasis.

What is the primary function of reflexive pronouns?

• To replace nouns in a sentence

• To show that the object is the same as the subject

• To connect two clauses

• To indicate possession

In the sentence 'He forced himself to learn English fast,' what role does 'himself' play?

• Reflexive pronoun

• Possessive pronoun

• Subject

• Direct object

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a reflexive pronoun for emphasis?

• The project was completed by them.

• She completed the project.

• They completed the project.

• She herself completed the project.

When should reflexive pronouns be used after a preposition?

• When the subject and object are the same

• When the subject and object are different

• When the sentence is in passive voice

• When there is a direct object

In the sentence 'The couple cooked for themselves,' what does 'themselves' indicate?

• The couple cooked for their friends

• The couple cooked for others

• The couple cooked for each other

• The couple cooked for themselves

Which sentence uses a reflexive pronoun for emphasis in casual conversation?

• The teacher explained the lesson to the students.

• The teacher explained the lesson.

• The teacher herself explained the lesson.

• The lesson was explained by the teacher.

Which of the following is a correct use of a reflexive pronoun?

• I wrote the letter myself.

• I wrote the letter to myself.

• I myself wrote the letter.

• I wrote myself the letter.