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Emphatic Pronouns – Quiz 1
Emphatic Pronouns Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the understanding and correct usage of emphatic pronouns in English grammar. It covers identifying and using emphatic pronouns correctly, distinguishing between groups with emphatic pronouns, emphasizing exclusivity, and subject emphasis in sentences. The test also assesses the ability to use reflexive pronouns for emphasis and ensure grammatical correctness.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
I made this painting myself.
A) Reflexive.
B) Emphatic.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I made this painting myself" uses a reflexive pronoun "myself," which refers back to the subject "I." Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object of the verb refer to the same person. In this case, both the action (making) and the agent performing it (the speaker) are the same.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The sentence uses a reflexive pronoun "myself."
Option B:
Incorrect. The sentence does not emphasize the subject or object with an emphatic pronoun.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only Option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
2.
Only us (inclusive)
A) Hita ha'.
B) Guiya ha'.
C) Hami ha'.
D) Siha ha'.
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Explanations:
The emphatic pronoun "Only us" is correctly represented by option A) Hita ha'. This usage emphasizes the exclusivity of the subject, indicating that no one else is included in the statement.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses the emphatic pronoun "Only us".
Option B:
Incorrect. Does not include the emphatic pronoun.
Option C:
Incorrect. Does not include the emphatic pronoun.
Option D:
Incorrect. Does not include the emphatic pronoun.
3.
The children arranged the blocks .....
A) Himself.
B) Myself.
C) Herself.
D) Themselves.
E) Yourselves.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The children arranged the blocks ...." uses a reflexive pronoun to emphasize the subject, which in this case is "the children." The correct reflexive pronoun for the plural subject "children" is "themselves," making option D) Themselves the right choice. This usage highlights that the action was performed by the subjects on themselves.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; "himself" refers to a singular male subject.
Option B:
Incorrect; "myself" refers to the first person singular subject.
Option C:
Incorrect; "herself" refers to a singular female subject.
Option D:
Correct; "themselves" is the reflexive form of the plural pronoun "they," used here for emphasis.
Option E:
Incorrect; "yourselves" refers to the second person plural subject, which does not fit in this context.
4.
The two friends always help ..... with their homework.
A) Themselves.
B) Each other.
C) One another.
D) Both B and C.
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Explanations:
The phrase "help each other" and "help one another" are synonymous in this context, both indicating mutual assistance between the two friends. Therefore, options B and C are correct as they convey the same meaning of reciprocal help.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Themselves - This would imply that each friend helps themselves individually, which does not fit the context of mutual aid described in the sentence.
Option B:
Each other - Correct. Indicates mutual assistance between the two friends.
Option C:
One another - Also correct. Synonymous with "each other" for mutual help.
Option D:
Both B and C - Correct, as both options accurately describe the mutual help provided by the friends.
5.
Don't help us, Dad. Jill and I can wash the car all by .....
A) Himself.
B) Themselves.
C) Herself.
D) Ourselves.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Jill and I can wash the car all by ...." is in the first person plural, referring to both Jill and the speaker performing an action together. The emphatic pronoun "ourselves" correctly emphasizes that it is they (Jill and the speaker) who will perform the action.
Option A: Himself - Incorrect because it refers to a singular male.
Option B: Themselves - While grammatically correct, it does not emphasize Jill and the speaker as a pair.
Option C: Herself - Incorrect because it refers to a singular female.
Option D: Ourselves - Correct because it emphasizes both Jill and the speaker in the first person plural.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Refers to a singular male, not applicable.
Option B:
Grammatically correct but does not emphasize the pair as strongly.
Option C:
Refers to a singular female, not applicable.
Option D:
Correctly emphasizes both Jill and the speaker in the first person plural.
6.
Let y'all do it / Leave it to y'all
A) Po'lo ya guahu.
B) Po'lo ya hami.
C) Po'lo ya hamyo.
D) Po'lo ya guiya.
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Explanations:
The emphatic pronoun "y'all" is used to emphasize the subject of a sentence, indicating that the speaker is directing the action towards the group being addressed. In this context, "Let y'all do it / Leave it to y'all" means giving the responsibility or task to the group.
Option C) Po'lo ya hamyo correctly translates to "It will be done by you all," which emphasizes the group's involvement and aligns with the meaning of the original phrase.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Po'lo ya guahu. (Incorrect, does not emphasize the group)
Option B:
Po'lo ya hami. (Incorrect, does not emphasize the group)
Option C:
Po'lo ya hamyo. (Correct, emphasizes the group's involvement)
Option D:
Po'lo ya guiya. (Incorrect, does not emphasize the group)
7.
She herself told us the news.
A) Reflexive.
B) Emphatic.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "She herself told us the news" uses a reflexive pronoun ("herself") to emphasize the subject's action, making it an emphatic construction.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Reflexive. Incorrect as the primary function is not to reflect back but to emphasize.
Option B:
Emphatic. Correct because "herself" emphasizes that she did the action personally.
Option C:
All the above. Incorrect since only one option (emphatic) correctly describes the sentence's function.
Option D:
None of the above. Incorrect as Option B is correct.
8.
Choose the correct item ..... of the residents want a new car park in the area.
A) Neither.
B) None.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Of the residents want a new car park in the area" is grammatically incorrect and incomplete, as it lacks a subject before "of." The correct form would be something like "All of the residents want a new car park in the area," or "None of the residents want a new car park in the area." Since the sentence does not specify that none of the residents want a new car park, option B is incorrect.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Neither. This option is not applicable as it implies two options are incorrect, but only one is given.
Option B:
None. Incorrect because the sentence does not indicate that no residents want a new car park.
Option C:
All the above. Not relevant here since there's only one option provided for analysis.
Option D:
None of the above. Correct, as none of the options accurately reflect the grammatical and logical state of the sentence.
9.
Vanessa wants to buy ..... an iPhone. The correct answer to complete the points above is?
A) Herself.
B) Himself.
C) Her.
D) Itself.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Vanessa wants to buy
herself
an iPhone" uses the emphatic pronoun "herself." This is correct because it emphasizes that Vanessa, not someone else, will be purchasing the iPhone.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Herself - Correct. Emphasizes Vanessa as the subject.
Option B:
Himself - Incorrect. Refers to a male subject.
Option C:
Her - Incorrect. Does not emphasize the subject.
Option D:
Itself - Incorrect. Refers to an inanimate object, not Vanessa.
10.
We are so bored that we are painting ..... hands
A) Myself.
B) One another's.
C) Each other.
D) Ourselves.
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Explanations:
The sentence "We are so bored that we are painting one another's hands" uses the emphatic pronoun "one another." This phrase emphasizes that each person is painting the other's hands, not just their own or a single partner's. Therefore, Option B) One another's is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Myself" would imply self-painting.
Option B:
Correct. Emphasizes mutual painting between each other.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Each other" is similar but not as emphatic and less commonly used in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Ourselves" would imply self-painting by the group.
11.
Mr. Smith burned ..... while he was cooking.
A) Itself.
B) Himself.
C) Herself.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The emphatic pronoun "himself" is used to emphasize the subject of a sentence, which in this case is Mr. Smith. The sentence indicates that an action (burning) was performed by Mr. Smith on himself, making "himself" the correct choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Itself" would be used if something inanimate were being emphasized.
Option B:
Correct. "Himself" emphasizes Mr. Smith as the subject performing the action of burning.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Herself" is not applicable since the subject is male (Mr. Smith).
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer has been identified.
12.
Be careful. It's very dangerous to go there by .....
A) Myself.
B) Itself.
C) Themselves.
D) Yourself.
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Explanations:
Option D) Yourself is correct because the sentence requires a reflexive pronoun to emphasize the subject "you." The phrase "Be careful" suggests caution, and using "yourself" emphasizes that the person should be cautious about themselves.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Myself" is not used as a reflexive pronoun in this context.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Itself" refers to something singular and doesn't fit the subject "you."
Option C:
Incorrect. "Themselves" would be incorrect because it refers to multiple people, not a single person being addressed.
Option D:
Correct. "Yourself" is used as an emphatic pronoun to stress the subject "you."
13.
There were 13 people at the conference last month. Five were nurses and ..... people were doctors.
A) The other.
B) Another.
C) The others.
D) Others.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Five were nurses and the other people were doctors" correctly uses an emphatic pronoun to emphasize that all remaining individuals are doctors. "The other" is used here to indicate a clear distinction between two groups: those who are nurses and those who are not (hence, doctors).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correctly uses an emphatic pronoun to emphasize the remaining people as doctors.
Option B:
"Another" is used for a single additional person and does not fit here.
Option C:
"The others" would be more appropriate if there were multiple groups, but in this context, it's redundant since we have only two groups (nurses and doctors).
Option D:
"Others" is too general and does not emphasize the specific group of people being referred to.
14.
Choose the correct sentence using of + possessive pronoun.
A) That's a decision of his.
B) That's the laptop of her.
C) That's a book of the school.
D) That's the house of them.
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Explanations:
The correct sentence is
A) That's a decision of his.
This sentence correctly uses the possessive pronoun "his" with "of" to indicate ownership.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "his" properly with "of".
Option B:
Incorrect. Should be "That's her laptop." for correct usage.
Option C:
Incorrect. Should be "That's a book from the school." or "That's the school's book." for correct usage.
Option D:
Incorrect. Should be "That's their house." for correct usage.
15.
Did you do ..... interesting yesterday?
A) Anything.
B) Nothing.
C) Something.
D) Some.
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Explanations:
Emphatic pronouns are used to emphasize the subject of a sentence, making it clear that we are talking about the subject in question. In this case, "Anything" (Option A) is correct because it emphasizes that you did something interesting yesterday.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Emphasizes that you did something interesting.
Option B:
Does not emphasize and implies inaction, which does not fit the context of asking about an interesting activity.
Option C:
Is too vague and does not provide a clear emphasis on the action taken.
Option D:
Is also vague and does not clearly indicate that you did something interesting.
16.
Paul ..... painted this picture.
A) Myself.
B) Himself.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B is correct because "Himself" is an emphatic pronoun used to emphasize the subject, Paul, in this sentence. Emphatic pronouns are used to stress the identity of the subject or object.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Myself refers to the speaker and does not apply here as it is about Paul.
Option B:
Himself correctly emphasizes Paul, the painter.
Option C:
All the above includes an incorrect option (A), making it wrong.
Option D:
None of the above is incorrect since Option B is correct.
17.
Use a reflexive pronoun in the sentence:We should be proud of .....
A) Yourself.
B) Ourselves.
C) Himself.
D) Myself.
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Explanations:
Option B) Ourselves is correct because the sentence "We should be proud of ourselves" uses a reflexive pronoun to emphasize the subject "we." Reflexive pronouns are used when the object and subject of a sentence refer to the same person or thing.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Yourself" is not appropriate as it refers to an individual, not a group.
Option B:
Correct. "Ourselves" emphasizes that the pride belongs to the speaker and others in the group.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Himself" is incorrect because it refers to a male singular subject, not a plural or gender-neutral group.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Myself" is used for a single person and does not fit the context of a plural subject.
18.
I hope Anna enjoys .....
A) Myself.
B) Each other.
C) Himself.
D) Herself.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Herself.
In the sentence "I hope Anna enjoys...", the subject is a female, so the reflexive pronoun should be "herself" to maintain agreement in gender and person. This usage demonstrates the proper application of emphatic pronouns.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; "myself" refers to the speaker, not Anna.
Option B:
Incorrect; "each other" is used for mutual action between two people or entities, which does not fit here.
Option C:
Incorrect; "himself" is used for males, not females.
Option D:
Correct; "herself" agrees with the female subject Anna and properly emphasizes the action of enjoyment.
19.
The children ..... made this painting. The correct answer to complete the points above is?
A) Myself.
B) Itself.
C) Themselves.
D) Himself.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The children themselves made this painting" uses the emphatic pronoun "themselves." This is correct because it emphasizes that the children did the action on their own, without any help from others.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Myself" would be used if referring to a single person emphasizing themselves.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Itself" is used when the subject and the object are the same noun, which is not the case here.
Option C:
Correct. "Themselves" emphasizes that the children did the action on their own.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Himself" would be used if referring to a male subject emphasizing himself, which is not applicable here.
20.
What type of pronoun is highlighted? The students made the scenery themselves.
A) Intensive pronoun.
B) Reflexive pronoun.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The highlighted pronoun "themselves" in the sentence "The students made the scenery themselves" is an intensive pronoun. Intensive pronouns are used to emphasize the subject of a sentence and typically follow the verb or other parts of speech they modify.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Themselves" emphasizes the subject "The students."
Option B:
Incorrect. Reflexive pronouns are used to show that an action is done by and on the same person or thing, but do not emphasize the subject.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is correct.
21.
She washed the dishes .....
A) Themselves.
B) Myself.
C) Yourself.
D) Herself.
E) Himself.
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Explanations:
The sentence "She washed the dishes herself" uses an emphatic pronoun to emphasize who performed the action. The emphatic pronoun "herself" is used here to highlight that it was she, and not someone else, who did the washing.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Themselves - Incorrect; they refers to multiple people.
Option B:
Myself - Incorrect; it does not refer to the subject "she" in the sentence.
Option C:
Yourself - Incorrect; it is used for the addressee, not the subject of the sentence.
Option D:
Herself - Correct; it emphasizes that she did the action herself.
Option E:
Himself - Incorrect; it refers to a male subject, not "she" in this case.
22.
What is an emphatic pronoun?
A) A pronoun that replaces a noun in a sentence.
B) A pronoun used to emphasize a noun or another pronoun.
C) A pronoun that shows ownership.
D) A pronoun that asks a question.
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Explanations:
Emphatic pronouns are used to emphasize a noun or another pronoun in the sentence, making their meaning more prominent. For example, "It is
he
, not you, who will go."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. This describes a common function of most pronouns.
Option B:
Correct. Emphatic pronouns are used to emphasize a noun or another pronoun.
Option C:
Incorrect. Ownership is indicated by possessive pronouns, not emphatic ones.
Option D:
Incorrect. Questioning is the function of interrogative pronouns, not emphatic ones.
23.
My sister and I looked at ..... in the mirror.
A) Itself.
B) Herself.
C) Ourselves.
D) Himself.
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Explanations:
The sentence "My sister and I looked at
herself
in the mirror" is correct because it uses a reflexive pronoun to emphasize that both subjects are looking at themselves individually, reflecting their own images. The verb "looked" agrees with the plural subject "my sister and I," making "herself" the appropriate choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; "itself" would be used if referring to a single, singular noun.
Option B:
Correct; "herself" is the reflexive form of "she," emphasizing that both subjects are looking at their own reflections.
Option C:
Incorrect; "ourselves" would be used if referring to a plural subject as a whole, not individually.
Option D:
Incorrect; "himself" is incorrect because the subject is female ("my sister").
24.
I touched the stove and I burned .....
A) Yourself.
B) Himself.
C) Herself.
D) Myself.
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Explanations:
The emphatic pronoun "myself" is used to emphasize the subject of a sentence, which in this case is "I." The sentence structure indicates that the speaker is emphasizing who was burned by touching the stove, making "myself" the correct choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Yourself" would be used if the subject were "you," but here it's "I."
Option B:
Incorrect. "Himself" is for a male third-person singular, not applicable here.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Herself" is for a female third-person singular, not applicable here.
Option D:
Correct. "Myself" emphasizes the subject "I."
25.
Mrs. Xavier ..... commended the workers.
A) Himself.
B) Themselves.
C) Ourselves.
D) Herself.
E) Myself.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Mrs. Xavier..... commended the workers" uses an emphatic pronoun to emphasize the subject, which is Mrs. Xavier herself. Therefore, the correct answer is
Herself (D)
.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Himself" refers to a male subject.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Themselves" refers to multiple subjects, not the singular Mrs. Xavier.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Ourselves" is used for first-person plural and does not apply here.
Option D:
Correct. "Herself" emphasizes that it was Mrs. Xavier who commended the workers.
Option E:
Incorrect. "Myself" refers to the speaker, not Mrs. Xavier in this context.
26.
Rewrite 'They solved the problem' using an emphatic pronoun.
A) They themselves solved the problem.
B) They solved the problem themselves.
C) They themselves have solved the problem.
D) They solved the problem by themselves.
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Explanations:
Emphatic pronouns are used to emphasize the subject of a sentence, and in this case, "themselves" is an emphatic pronoun that highlights who performed the action. Option A correctly uses "themselves" as an emphatic pronoun.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses 'themselves' to emphasize the subject, which is a key aspect of using emphatic pronouns.
Option B:
Incorrect. While it uses 'themselves,' it does not place them at the beginning of the sentence as an emphatic pronoun would require.
Option C:
Incorrect. It adds 'have' which changes the tense and removes emphasis on the subject.
Option D:
Incorrect. It uses 'by themselves,' which is a prepositional phrase, not an emphatic pronoun.
27.
Provide an example of a sentence using a reflexive pronoun.
A) She gave herself a break.
B) They enjoyed themselves at the party.
C) I taught myself how to play the guitar.
D) He bought himself a new car.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I taught myself how to play the guitar" is correct because it uses a reflexive pronoun ("myself") to emphasize that the subject performed the action on their own, without any external help or assistance from another person. This usage highlights self-reliance and personal achievement.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; "herself" is not necessary here as the sentence clearly indicates she gave a break to herself.
Option B:
Correct for similar reasons, but C is more directly about teaching oneself. Both are valid examples of reflexive pronouns used for emphasis.
Option C:
Correct; "myself" emphasizes the subject's self-taught nature.
Option D:
Incorrect; "himself" is not needed as the sentence clearly states he bought a car without any external help.
28.
I ..... do not know the answer.
A) Themselves.
B) Myself.
C) Herself.
D) Ourselves.
E) Himself.
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Explanations:
The emphatic pronoun "myself" is used to emphasize the subject of a sentence, which in this case is "I." The sentence "I myself do not know the answer" clearly indicates that the speaker is emphasizing their own lack of knowledge.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Themselves - Incorrect. This pronoun refers to multiple people.
Option B:
Myself - Correct. This emphasizes "I" as the subject.
Option C:
Herself - Incorrect. This refers to a female subject, not "I."
Option D:
Ourselves - Incorrect. This refers to multiple people or a group.
Option E:
Himself - Incorrect. This refers to a male subject, not "I."
29.
Choose the correct item.I don't like this dress. Can you bring me ..... one?
A) Other.
B) Another.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Another is the correct choice here because it emphasizes that a different dress is needed, which aligns with the speaker's dissatisfaction with the current dress. Other and all the above are not appropriate in this context as they do not accurately convey the need for a replacement item.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Other - Implies multiple options but doesn't specifically indicate a different one is needed.
Option B:
Another - Correct, emphasizes a different dress is required due to dissatisfaction with the current one.
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect as it includes Other and implies multiple choices are valid, which isn't the case here.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect because Another is the correct choice.
30.
This is ..... car.
A) Fiona's.
B) Fiona.
C) Fionas.
D) Fionas's.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Fiona's.
This usage correctly applies the possessive form of a singular, feminine name to indicate ownership or association with the car. The apostrophe in "Fiona's" shows that the car belongs to or is associated with Fiona.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses proper possessive form for a singular noun.
Option B:
Incorrect. No apostrophe, does not indicate possession.
Option C:
Incorrect. Plural form of name without necessary apostrophe.
Option D:
Incorrect. Adds an unnecessary "s" after the apostrophe for a singular noun.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are emphatic pronouns?
Emphatic pronouns are used to emphasize the subject of a sentence. They often include words like 'myself,' 'yourself,' 'himself,' 'herself,' and 'itself.' These pronouns can be used to stress the importance or identity of the person being referred to.
How do emphatic pronouns differ from possessive pronouns?
Emphatic pronouns are used for emphasis and often follow the noun they refer to, while possessive pronouns show ownership or possession. For example, 'This is my book' uses a possessive pronoun, whereas 'It was myself who did it' uses an emphatic pronoun.
Can reflexive pronouns be used as emphatics?
Reflexive pronouns, such as 'myself,' 'yourself,' etc., can sometimes serve an emphatic function by drawing attention to the subject. However, they are primarily used to indicate that the subject performs the action on itself or each other.
Why use emphatic pronouns in writing?
Using emphatic pronouns can make your writing more clear and direct by highlighting the subject of a sentence. This technique is particularly useful when you want to emphasize who performed an action or to clarify ambiguity.
Are there any limitations to using emphatic pronouns?
While emphatic pronouns can be effective, overusing them can make writing sound repetitive or unnatural. It's important to use them judiciously and only when necessary for emphasis.