Reflexive Prounouns test quiz
This page features a quiz to test your knowledge of reflexive pronouns in English. Students who take this test can practice their choice of the correct reflexive pronoun. Please use the Read More button just under the quiz to find the answers with a brief explanation.
Reflexive Pronouns test quiz
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Reflexive Pronoun Quiz – Answer Key & Explanations
1. He accidentally cut ______ while cooking.
✔️ Correct Answer: himself
"He" is the subject and also receives the action. Use "himself".
2. The children made the sandwiches by ______.
✔️ Correct Answer: themselves
"The children" is plural. Use "themselves" for plural reflexive subjects.
3. She looked at ______ in the photo and smiled.
✔️ Correct Answer: herself
"She" is doing and receiving the action. Use "herself".
4. Sometimes we need to remind ______ of our goals.
✔️ Correct Answer: ourselves
"We" is the subject and also the object. Use "ourselves".
5. The robot turned ______ off after the task was done.
✔️ Correct Answer: itself
"The robot" is non-human. Use "itself" for neutral subjects.
6. Did you paint this picture by ______?
✔️ Correct Answer: yourself
"You" is both subject and actor. Use "yourself".
7. They introduced ______ to the new neighbors.
✔️ Correct Answer: themselves
"They" did the action and received it. Use "themselves".
8. I often talk to ______ when I'm thinking out loud.
✔️ Correct Answer: myself
"I" is doing the talking and receiving it. Use "myself".