Class 6 English - ICSE
Pronouns: Reflexive and Relative
In this Class 6 ICSE chapter, you will learn about two special types of pronouns: reflexive and relative pronouns. Reflexive pronouns like myself and themselves are used when the action done by the subject turns back upon the subject. Relative pronouns like who, which, and that connect clauses and relate back to a noun mentioned earlier. Mastering these pronouns is essential for framing grammatically correct sentences, improving your writing style, and scoring high in the English Language ICSE board exams where sentence transformation and error spotting questions are common.
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Pronoun
A word used in place of a noun to avoid repetition in sentences.
Reflexive Pronoun
A pronoun ending in -self or -selves used when the subject and the object of the sentence are the same person or thing.
Emphatic Pronoun
A pronoun identical in form to a reflexive pronoun but used solely to add emphasis to a noun or pronoun.
Relative Pronoun
A pronoun like who, whom, whose, which, and that used to connect a clause or phrase to a noun or pronoun.
Antecedent
The noun or pronoun that comes before a relative pronoun and to which the relative pronoun refers.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In ICSE Class 6 English Language question papers, questions on pronouns typically carry around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include filling in the blanks with correct reflexive pronouns, combining sentences using relative pronouns, identifying the type of pronoun underlined, and correcting errors in pronoun usage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a reflexive pronoun and an emphatic pronoun?
A reflexive pronoun is necessary for the meaning because it acts as the object (e.g., 'I hurt myself'). An emphatic pronoun just adds stress and can be removed without changing the core meaning (e.g., 'I baked the cake myself').
When should I use 'who' versus 'which' as a relative pronoun?
Use 'who' for people and 'which' for animals and non-living things.
Can 'that' be used for both people and things?
Yes, 'that' is a versatile relative pronoun that can refer to people, animals, or things, especially in restrictive clauses.
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