Understanding Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns

Elizabeth O'Brien from Grammar Revolution discusses the correct and incorrect uses of the word 'myself'. The video explains that 'myself' can only be used as a reflexive or intensive pronoun. Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject, while intensive pronouns emphasize another noun or pronoun. Common misuses include using 'myself' as a subject or object incorrectly. The video provides examples and clarifies proper usage to avoid these common mistakes.

What is a common mistake people make when using the word 'myself'?

• Using it as a subject pronoun

• Using it as a conjunction

• Using it as a verb

• Using it as an adjective

In which of the following sentences is 'myself' used correctly as a reflexive pronoun?

• Myself is happy with the results.

• Myself and John went to the store.

• I treated myself to a day at the spa.

• Myself cooked dinner for the family.

What is the role of 'myself' in the sentence: 'I myself have never had a manicure'?

• Subject pronoun

• Intensive pronoun

• Reflexive pronoun

• Object pronoun

Which of the following is a characteristic of reflexive pronouns?

• They always start a sentence.

• They refer back to the subject of the sentence.

• They are used to emphasize another noun.

• They are used as conjunctions.

In the sentence 'I smiled at myself in the mirror', what is the function of 'myself'?

• Subject pronoun

• Reflexive pronoun

• Intensive pronoun

• Adjective

What is the purpose of an intensive pronoun?

• To refer back to the subject

• To connect two clauses

• To emphasize another noun or pronoun

• To act as the subject of a sentence

Which sentence correctly uses 'myself' as an intensive pronoun?

• Myself is not happy with the decision.

• Myself cooked dinner last night.

• I myself paid for my popcorn.

• Myself and Sarah went to the park.

Why is 'Karl and myself ate lunch' incorrect?

• 'Myself' is not a subject pronoun.

• 'Myself' should be used as a verb.

• 'Myself' should be used as an adjective.

• 'Myself' should be used as a conjunction.

In the sentence 'Mike cooked lunch for Carl and myself', why is 'myself' used incorrectly?

• It is used as an adjective.

• It is used as a conjunction.

• It is used as a verb.

• It is not referring back to the subject.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'myself'?

• Myself and Tom went to the store.

• I cooked lunch for Carl and myself.

• Myself is happy with the results.

• Myself will call you later.