Tell which pronouns in the following sentences are reflexive and which are emphatic.
1I myself heard his remarks.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Emphatic" because "myself" emphasizes the subject "I" and can be removed without changing the basic meaning.
2We often deceive ourselves.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Reflexive" because "ourselves" is the object of "deceive" and refers back to "we".
3He himself said so.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Emphatic" because "himself" emphasizes "he" and is not the object of the verb.
4I myself went to the market and bought it.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Emphatic" because "myself" emphasizes that the speaker personally went to the market.
5He himself painted the walls.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Emphatic" because "himself" emphasizes that he personally painted the walls.
6Raju did it himself.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Emphatic" because "himself" emphasizes that Raju did it personally.
7Don't touch that electric wire. You will hurt yourself.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Reflexive" because "yourself" is the object of "hurt" and refers back to "you".
8I will give myself five days to finish that job.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Reflexive" because "myself" is the indirect object of "give" and refers back to "I".
9John himself was not aware of the plan.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Emphatic" because "himself" emphasizes "John" and can be removed without changing the basic meaning.
10The terrorist shot himself.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Reflexive" because "himself" is the object of "shot" and refers back to the subject.
11Alice herself told me that she was quitting her job.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Emphatic" because "herself" emphasizes that Alice personally told the speaker.
12You must believe me. I myself heard him shout at her.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Emphatic" because "myself" emphasizes that the speaker personally heard him shout at her.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- I myself heard his remarks. — Emphatic
- We often deceive ourselves. — Reflexive
- He himself said so. — Emphatic
- I myself went to the market and bought it. — Emphatic
- He himself painted the walls. — Emphatic
- Raju did it himself. — Emphatic
- Don’t touch that electric wire. You will hurt yourself. — Reflexive
- I will give myself five days to finish that job. — Reflexive
- John himself was not aware of the plan. — Emphatic
- The terrorist shot himself. — Reflexive
- Alice herself told me that she was quitting her job. — Emphatic
- You must believe me. I myself heard him shout at her. — Emphatic
Notes
- He killed himself.
- Sophie herself told me that she was going abroad.
