Task Overview:
The task involves selecting the correct
reflexive pronoun to complete each sentence. Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object of a verb refer to the same person or thing. The reflexive pronouns provided are:
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myself
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yourself
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himself
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herself
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itself
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ourselves
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yourselves
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themselves
Solution:
Let's analyze each sentence and determine the correct reflexive pronoun.
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1. I told ______ to always give all my effort.
- The subject is "I," so the reflexive pronoun should match "I."
- The correct reflexive pronoun is
myself.
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Answer: myself
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2. We gave ______ a pat on the back for the good work.
- The subject is "We," so the reflexive pronoun should match "We."
- The correct reflexive pronoun is
ourselves.
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Answer: ourselves
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3. Please calm ______ down.
- The subject is implied to be the person being addressed (likely "you").
- The correct reflexive pronoun is
yourself.
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Answer: yourself
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4. He took ______ out of the ball game.
- The subject is "He," so the reflexive pronoun should match "He."
- The correct reflexive pronoun is
himself.
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Answer: himself
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5. She whispered to ______ when she was alone.
- The subject is "She," so the reflexive pronoun should match "She."
- The correct reflexive pronoun is
herself.
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Answer: herself
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6. They gave ______ a twenty-minute break.
- The subject is "They," so the reflexive pronoun should match "They."
- The correct reflexive pronoun is
themselves.
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Answer: themselves
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7. You guys gave ______ a more difficult task.
- The subject is "You guys," which is plural, so the reflexive pronoun should match "You guys."
- The correct reflexive pronoun is
yourselves.
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Answer: yourselves
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8. The dog ran ______ into the fence.
- The subject is "The dog," so the reflexive pronoun should match "The dog."
- The correct reflexive pronoun is
itself.
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Answer: itself
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Final Answers:
1.
myself
2.
ourselves
3.
yourself
4.
himself
5.
herself
6.
themselves
7.
yourselves
8.
itself
Explanation:
Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object of a verb refer to the same person or thing. By identifying the subject in each sentence, we can choose the appropriate reflexive pronoun that matches the subject's person and number. This ensures grammatical correctness and clarity in the sentences.
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{myself, ourselves, yourself, himself, herself, themselves, yourselves, itself}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 5th grade pronouns worksheet.