Pronouns — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each word into Ends in -self/-selves or Does not
Ends in -self/-selves
myselfherselfthemselvesitself Does not
happyjump Sorting helps kids spot the -self ending on reflexive pronouns.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. I made the card by myself for Mom's birthday.
Myself is the reflexive form that matches the subject I.
2. Dad painted the fence all by himself on Saturday.
Himself is the reflexive pronoun for a single male subject.
3. Lily tied herself shoes without any help today.
Herself is the reflexive pronoun for a single female subject.
4. The cat washed itself with its little pink tongue.
Itself is the reflexive pronoun for one animal or thing.
5. The kids packed their bags by themselves for the trip.
Themselves is the plural reflexive pronoun for a group.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Reflexive pronouns end in -self or -selves.
True False
The -self or -selves ending marks a reflexive pronoun.
2. The word jump is a reflexive pronoun.
True False
Jump is a verb and has no -self ending on it.
3. Himself is used for a single boy or man.
True False
Himself is the reflexive pronoun for a single male subject.
4. Themselves is for just one person.
True False
Themselves is plural; for one person use himself or herself.