Pronouns quiz Flashcards
Relative pronoun
a pronoun used to introduce a relative clause — a clause that gives further information about the preceding noun or noun phrase
common relative pronouns
which, that, who, and whom
intensive pronoun
a word ending in -self or -selves that is used in combination with a noun or pronoun to place special emphasis on it
Common intensive pronouns
myself, herself, himself, ourselves
indefinite pronouns
a pronoun that does not refer to any person, amount, or thing in particular
common indefinite pronouns
anything, something, anyone, everyone
possessive pronoun
a pronoun indicating possession
possessive pronoun examples
mine, yours, hers, theirs
interrogative pronoun
having or conveying the force of a question
interrogative pronoun examples
How or what
personal pronoun
a short word we use as a simple substitute for the proper name of a person
personal pronoun examples
I, you, he, she, it, we, me, him, her, us, them
demonstrative pronoun
a word used to stand in for a noun
demonstrative pronoun examples
this, that, these, and those
reflexive pronoun
refer back to a person or thing
reflexive pronoun examples
myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves and themselves
What is the difference between intensive pronouns and reflexive
A reflexive pronoun reflects back on the subject of the sentence while an intensive pronoun adds emphasis or intensity to a noun
Drew decided to treat himself to a fancy dinner.
Reflexive : himself
Jonathan built the shed in the backyard all by himself.
Intensive - himself
I really liked the book that you gave me.
relative : that
We can write the paper ourselves.
intensive : ourselves
You can ask anyone about this.
indefinite : anyone
The box of toys is in its place.
possessive : ownership : Its
Who sings this song?
Interrogative : question
