To identify how reflexive verbs differ from non-reflexive verbs, the correct responses are:
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Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject (the "do-er" of the action) is also the "receiver" of the action. - This is a key characteristic of reflexive verbs. The subject performs the action on itself.
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Reflexive verbs include a reflexive pronoun which must agree with the subject. - Reflexive verbs are used with reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os), which must match the subject in person and number.
The following statements are incorrect:
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Reflexive verbs always have a stem-change that occurs in the yo, tú, él/ella/usted, and ellos/ellas/ustedes forms. - Not all reflexive verbs undergo stem changes. Stem changes are based on the verb itself, not on whether it is reflexive or not.
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Reflexive pronouns always come after the conjugated verb. - Reflexive pronouns typically precede the conjugated verb in standard sentence structure (e.g. "Me levanto" - "I get up"). They can also be placed after an infinitive or gerund.
So, the correct responses are the first and fourth statements:
- Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject is also the receiver of the action.
- Reflexive verbs include a reflexive pronoun which must agree with the subject.