Intensive and Reflexive
All intensive and reflexive pronouns end in _________
-self or -selves
What's the pronoun? Scientists work in Antarctica, and they stay there all winter.
they
Write the antecedent to the bolded pronoun.
In 2001, Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, started her own company to inspire girls to engage their interests in math and science.
girls
Fix the bolded pronoun to make it in agreement.
A successful long-term friendship requires hard work, but they can be a source of emotional support and happiness.
it
What is the vague pronoun?
Just as Mrs. Singleton finished brewing Emma a cup of tea, her phone rang.
her - is it Emma's phone or Mrs. Singleton's phone?
Name the intensive or reflexive pronoun. Tell which type it is.
Ted promised himself to work harder next semester.
himeself reflexive
What's the pronoun?
The long, cold winters do not discourage them.
them
Write the antecedent to the bolded pronoun.
Mrs. Conley rewards her employees by giving them more paid vacation time.
her employees
Fix the bolded pronoun to make it in agreement.
Candidates for the job will make a good impression if you are knowledgeable about the company's products and services.
they
What's the vague pronoun?
Does it list contact information for the head of the English department?
it
Identify the intensive or reflexive pronoun and tell what type it is.
Have you yourselves asked why you are here?
yourselves intensive
What's the pronoun?
My group and I studied the penguins in Antarctica.
I
The pronoun in bold is vague. Write all of its possible antecedents.
Bessie Coleman and Amelia Earhart were both talented aviators in the 1920s, but she faced more obstacles during her career.
Bessie Coleman
Amelia Earhart
Identify the incorrect pronoun and write what it should be corrected to.
Mrs. Monroe, an avid gardener, planted several young geraniums and routinely checks that its roots are still healthy.
its --> their
What's the vague pronoun?
Dan and his best friend go to the same college, but he is graduating this coming June.
he - is it Dan or his best friend?
Identify the intensive or reflexive pronouns in each sentence.
We ourselves cooked the whole meal.
ourselves intensive
What's the pronoun?
A trip to Antarctica is a dream for us.
us
The pronoun in bold is vague. Write all of its possible antecedents.
Bobby Flay and other chefs like Alton Brown and Emeril Lagasse developed a huge following on television. His first restaurant, Mesa Grill, was an instant hit.
Bobby Flay
Alton Brown
Emeril Lagasse
Identify the incorrect pronoun and write what it should be corrected to.
People with positive attitudes tend to be more successful in life because you are more likely to focus on solutions rather than problems.
you--> they
What's the vague pronoun?
Ms. Monroe asked her daughter to chop the celery, but she couldn't find the knife.
She
Identify the intensive or reflexive pronouns in each sentence and tell what type they are.
The pitcher himself scored the winning run.
himself intensive
What's the pronoun?
Jana gave her the pencil.
her
The pronoun in bold is vague. Write all of its possible antecedents.
When I looked at the photograph of my uncle and my grandfather, I thought, "I have a nose just like his!"
my uncle
my grandfather
Identify the incorrect pronoun and write what it should be corrected to.
An ostrich will use their large wings to shade chicks from the hot sun.
their --> its
What's the vague pronoun?
When Olivia and her sister flew to Hawaii last month, the airline lost her baggage.
Her