Reflexive & Intensive Pronouns REVIEW

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence and indicates that the subject and object are the same person or thing. 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. It is not necessary to the meaning of the sentence. 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: 'The President himself attended the meeting.'

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Himself.

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What is the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

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Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object are the same, while intensive pronouns are used for emphasis and do not change the meaning of the sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a reflexive pronoun.

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I made a cake for myself.

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Provide an example of a sentence using an intensive pronoun.

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The teacher herself graded the exams.

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In the sentence 'They enjoyed themselves at the party,' what type of pronoun is 'themselves'?

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Reflexive.

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In the sentence 'He himself completed the project,' what type of pronoun is 'himself'?

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Intensive.

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Can a sentence have both reflexive and intensive pronouns? Give an example.

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Yes. Example: 'She herself taught her daughter to believe in herself.'