How is a reflexive verb different from non-reflexive verbs? Select all that apply.(2 points) Responses Reflexive pronouns always come after the conjugated verb. Reflexive pronouns always come after the conjugated verb. Reflexive verbs include a reflexive pronoun which must agree with the subject. Reflexive verbs include a reflexive pronoun which must agree with the subject. Reflexive verbs always have a stem-change that occurs in the yo, tú, él/ella/usted, and ellos/ellas/ustedes forms. Reflexive verbs always have a stem-change that occurs in the yo, tú, él/ella/usted, and ellos/ellas/ustedes forms. Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject (the "do-er" of the action) is also the "receiver" of the action.

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The differences between reflexive and non-reflexive verbs can be summarized by the following points:

  1. Reflexive verbs include a reflexive pronoun which must agree with the subject. (This is true for reflexive verbs, as the pronoun reflects the subject performing the action on themselves.)

  2. Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject (the "do-er" of the action) is also the "receiver" of the action. (This is the defining characteristic of reflexive verbs; the action is performed by the subject upon themselves.)

The other two statements are not universally true:

  • Reflexive pronouns always come after the conjugated verb. (This is not entirely accurate; in many cases, the pronoun comes before the conjugated verb, especially in sentence constructions using auxiliary verbs or in the infinitive form.)

  • Reflexive verbs always have a stem-change that occurs in the yo, tú, él/ella/usted, and ellos/ellas/ustedes forms. (This is not correct; while some reflexive verbs may have stem changes, not all reflexive verbs do.)

Therefore, the correct responses are:

  • Reflexive verbs include a reflexive pronoun which must agree with the subject.
  • Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject (the "do-er" of the action) is also the "receiver" of the action.