Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence, indicating that the subject and object are the same. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun emphasizes a noun or another pronoun in the sentence. It is formed the same way as a reflexive pronoun but is used for emphasis. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: 'She taught herself to play the piano.'

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herself

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Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: 'I myself will handle the project.'

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myself

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What is the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

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Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject and are necessary for the sentence to make sense, while intensive pronouns are used for emphasis and can be removed without changing the meaning.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a reflexive pronoun.

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He looked at himself in the mirror.

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Provide an example of a sentence using an intensive pronoun.

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The president himself attended the meeting.

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What pronoun is used in the sentence: 'The children enjoyed themselves at the party.'?

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themselves (reflexive)

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In the sentence 'She herself completed the assignment,' what is the function of 'herself'?

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It is an intensive pronoun emphasizing 'she'.

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Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: 'They prepared themselves for the exam.'

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themselves