Intensive Pronouns Flashcard

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Definition of an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun emphasizes or intensifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence.

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Identify the intensive pronoun in: 'I myself will take care of it.'

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myself

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Example of intensive pronoun for emphasis: We need to do it ourselves.

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We need to do it ourselves.

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Reflexive vs. Intensive Pronouns

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Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object are the same; intensive pronouns add emphasis to a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the intensive pronoun in: 'The president himself addressed the nation.'

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himself

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Intensive pronoun example:

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She washed herself.

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Purpose of intensive pronoun?

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Emphasizes or intensifies the noun/pronoun.

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Identify the intensive pronoun in: 'I can do it myself.'

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myself

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Reflexive pronoun example:

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She cooked dinner for herself.

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Use an intensive pronoun to emphasize or intensify the subject.

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When you want to emphasize or intensify the subject of the sentence.