Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns
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- Q1
What is the main difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?
D) Reflexive pronouns always end in -self or -selves, while intensive pronouns can end in any suffix.
A) Reflexive pronouns intensify the subject, while intensive pronouns reflect back on it.
B) Reflexive pronouns are essential to the meaning of the sentence, while intensive pronouns are not.
C) Reflexive pronouns emphasize the subject, while intensive pronouns add intensity to the object.
20s - Q2
Which of the following sentences contains a reflexive pronoun?
D) "The Robinsons themselves showed up uninvited to our house last night!"
C) "Jonathan built the shed in the backyard all by himself."
B) "In Matilda, Bruce is forced to eat an entire chocolate cake himself."
A) "She convinced herself to enroll in all AP® courses next school year."
20s - Q3
Which pronoun is an example of an intensive pronoun?
A) herself
C) themselves
B) himself
D) ourselves
20s - Q4
What is the function of an intensive pronoun in a sentence?
A) To intensify the subject
B) To reflect back onto the subject
C) To add emphasis to the object
D) To indicate possession
20s - Q5
Complete the sentence with the appropriate pronoun: "She decided to keep the secret to _________."
D) he
B) herself
C) themselves
A) her
20s - Q6
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the use of an intensive pronoun?
B) "He had to force to work out each morning in order to achieve his fitness goals."
A) "The Robinsons were annoying neighbors; they kept inviting themselves over to our house!"
D) "She convinced herself to enroll in all AP® courses next school year."
C) "She bought me a subscription to Disney+."
20s - Q7
In the sentence "She completed the marathon herself without the help of anyone," what role does the pronoun "herself" play?
C) It emphasizes the object.
B) It intensifies the subject.
A) It acts as a reflexive pronoun.
D) It serves as a possessive pronoun.
20s - Q8
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a reflexive pronoun?
A) "I treated myself to a massage."
B) "He built the entire house himself."
C) "We decided to go to the party themselves."
D) "She convinced to go to the concert."
20s - Q9
What is the correct reflexive pronoun to complete the sentence: "They congratulated ________ on their achievement"?
C) herself
A) him
B) they
D) itself
20s - Q10
Which of the following sentences contains an intensive pronoun?
D) "I bought myself a subscription to Disney+."
B) "The Robinsons themselves showed up uninvited to our house last night!"
A) "He had to force himself to work out each morning in order to achieve his fitness goals."
C) "She decided to treat herself to a fancy dinner."
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